What made Josiah’s Passover celebration so unique?

Josiah’s Passover was held strictly according to the Law of Moses, included provision so that all the people could participate, and was marked by wholehearted, united worship. Scripture notes that no Passover like it had been kept since the days of Samuel the prophet.

How can zeal for God become dangerous if not guided by wisdom?

Zeal without discernment can lead us to ignore God’s warnings, rush ahead in our own strength, or confuse our plans with His will. Josiah’s decision to go into battle against Pharaoh Neco, despite a clear warning, shows that even godly passion must remain submitted to God’s guidance.

What does Josiah’s death teach us about dependence on the Lord?

Josiah’s death reminds us that no believer ever outgrows the need for humble dependence on the Lord. Past faithfulness does not exempt us from present obedience, and even mature believers must keep listening to God’s Word and seeking His wisdom in every decision.

How does Jesus fulfill the meaning of the Passover once and for all?

The Passover pointed forward to Jesus Christ, the true Passover Lamb, whose blood delivers us from sin and judgment. In His death and resurrection, Jesus provides the final, complete sacrifice, so that all who trust in Him are forgiven, redeemed, and brought into the new covenant.

2 Chronicles 35 — Josiah’s Passover and Death: Faithful to the End Nov 20, 2025

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Reading the Bible Daily with Dave

2 Chronicles 35 – Josiah’s Passover and Death: Faithful to the End

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Show Summary

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through 2 Chronicles 35, where King Josiah leads Judah in a historic Passover celebration rooted in God’s Word. The chapter highlights joyful, covenant-focused worship and then shifts to a sobering scene as Josiah dies in battle at Megiddo. Together, we see that faithful obedience honors God, yet even the most devoted servant must remain discerning and dependent on Him
to the very end. This passage ultimately points us to Christ, our true Passover Lamb and eternal King.

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Conclusion

Thanks for joining me today on Reading the Bible Daily with Dave. In 2 Chronicles 35, we saw Josiah’s beautiful Passover celebration and his faithful leadership, followed by his tragic death. His life reminds us that obedience brings joy, but discernment and dependence on God must never fade. Tomorrow, we’ll close our journey through 2 Chronicles with chapter 36, a sobering reminder of Judah’s fall and the hope of restoration through God’s enduring covenant.

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Until next time worship the Lord with reverence, walk humbly in His wisdom, and look to Christ, the
true and faithful King.

Dave Jenkins

Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.