​Part 1: Connecting 2 Kings to Today 

1. Sunday’s message mentioned three approaches to life:

• Revival: Turn to the Lord, Kill the Sin, Follow the Word

• Lukewarm: Turn to yourself, tolerate the sin, follow the culture

• Wickedness: Turn to other gods, celebrate the sin, follow Satan

2. Which approach do you see most prevalent in our culture today? Which one do you find yourself gravitating toward in moments of weakness?

3. Josiah became king at age 8 and sought the Lord at age 16. What do you think enabled a young person in such a wicked culture to choose God? What can we learn from this about reaching the next generation?

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Part 2: Turn to the Lord

4. The message stated: "The Eternal Presence of God is better than the Temporary Pleasure of Sin." Do you genuinely believe this in your heart? What makes this truth difficult to embrace in real-time temptation?

5. Josiah didn't turn "to the right or to the left" but kept his eyes forward on God. What are some of the "ditches" on either side of following Jesus that distract you or pull you away from God's path?

6. Where do you typically turn first when facing a problem: Google, therapy, friends, social media, or God? What would it look like practically to turn to the Lord first?

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Part 3: Kill the Sin 

7. Josiah didn't just remove idols—he burned them, ground them to dust, and scattered the ashes. Why is complete destruction of sinful patterns important rather than just setting them aside?

8. What are some modern-day "idols" or "Asherah poles" that might need to be removed from our lives? (Consider: apps, subscriptions, relationships, habits, entertainment choices, etc.)

9. The sermon mentioned: "You can't negotiate with your flesh. Your flesh is seeking to dominate." What sin are you tolerating rather than killing? What would it look like to take radical action against it this week?

10. Josiah's personal revival impacted an entire nation. Who in your sphere of influence might be impacted if you took your walk with God more seriously?

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Part 4: Follow the Word 

11. The Book of the Law had been lost for 57 years—so neglected that no one even realized it was missing. How can God's Word become "lost" in our lives even when we own multiple Bibles?

12. When Josiah heard God's Word, he tore his clothes in grief over how far they had strayed. When was the last time Scripture convicted you so deeply it led to genuine repentance?

13. The standard of God's Word determines what is right and wrong—not culture, feelings, or popular opinion. What is one area where you've been tempted to let culture define truth rather than Scripture?​​

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Part 5: Personal Application

15. The sermon highlighted signs of potential revival among Gen Z: increased Bible sales, Christian music streams, app downloads, and church attendance. How can we as a group support and encourage this younger generation toward genuine faith?

16. Josiah made his faith impact every part of his life, including his leadership as king. How does your faith impact your work, your family life, your finances, and your daily decisions? Where do you tend to compartmentalize your faith?

17. If revival starts with individual transformation, what is one specific step you need to take this week in each area:

• Turn to the Lord: _______________________________

• Kill the Sin: _______________________________

• Follow the Word: ______________________________