Watermark Sunday Messages Easter 2025 | 2 Kings 23
Apr 20, 2025
A personal Good Friday experience sets the stage for discussions on faith's foundations, urging listeners to consider their beliefs. Insights from 2 Kings 23 highlight King Josiah's reforms as a precursor to Jesus, while the transformative power of spiritual renewal is explored through the lens of Passover. The need for reconciliation with God is emphasized, along with the contrast between temporary reforms and lasting change found in Christ. Themes of judgment, redemption, and the ultimate victory through Jesus' resurrection are central to this engaging exploration.
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Disruptive Encounter at Good Friday
- Timothy 'TA' Ateek shares a story about a disruptive encounter at a Good Friday service.
- The conversation revealed contrasting views on Jesus' purpose and left him rattled enough to leave hastily.
Contrasting Views on Jesus' Purpose
- People often have very different understandings of who Jesus is and what he came to do.
- Eternity depends either on our own efforts or on Jesus Christ's finished work.
Josiah Sparks Longing for Jesus
- King Josiah was the greatest of 39 kings of Israel but still fell short of turning away God's wrath.
- His life and reign create a longing for a perfect king, fulfilled in Jesus Christ.