The Torn Robes of a Righteous King
- Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 1:20 *
I. HISTORICAL EXPLANATION OF OUR TEXT
Righteous Reign of Josiah
1. the boy king, v1
2. the beloved walk of faith, v2
- a. 2 Chr 34:2-7
Repairs to the Temple by Josiah
1. command to count collected money, vv3-4
2. carpenters & builders to give no account, vv5-7
Reading of the Law to Josiah
1. the Law found & read, v8
2. the Law read to the king, vv9-10
3. the Law humbles the king, vv11-20
- a. the king tears his clothes, v11
- b. the king inquires of the LORD, vv12-13
- c. the king receives a word from the LORD, vv14-20
II. HOLY APPLICATION FROM OUR TEXT
Prophetic Reflections
1. the torn garment of Christ, John 19:23
2. the torn curtain of the temple, Matt 27:51
3. the torn curtain of Christ's flesh, Heb 10:19-20
Propositional Edification
1. repentance: an ongoing grace, vv11, 19; 2 Cor 7:10
- a. reassuring presence of Christ, Psa 34:18
- b. rejoicing in the presence of Christ, Psa 16:11
Practical Application
1. rend, therefore, your heart, Joel 2:13
- a. repair the temple, v6
- b. read God's Word, v11
- c. request counsel from the Lord, v13
2. remember always the atoning grace of Christ
- a. Heb 10:19-25
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