📅 May 23, 2026
📚 BELIEVE HIS PROPHETS
📖 Daily Bible Reading: ⛪ 2 Chronicles 35
🐑 The Great Passover Feast
✨ When God’s Word Leads to Renewed Dedication
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📍 Introduction
After King Josiah discovers the Book of the Law and renews the covenant with God, the next step follows. In 2 Chronicles 35, he invites the people to celebrate the Passover. This feast recalls God’s deliverance of Israel from Egypt. But this time, it becomes a special highlight of Judah’s spiritual renewal.
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🧵 Commentary
Josiah wants the renewal to consist of more than words. Therefore, he organizes a Passover according to the instructions written in God’s law. The priests and Levites are prepared for their service and reminded of their duties. Everything is to be done in order and for the glory of God.
The king himself takes part generously in the preparations. He provides animals for the sacrifices so that as many people as possible can participate in the feast. Other leaders and officials also support the celebration with their gifts.
The Levites work carefully and help the people with the preparations. Everyone takes on their task so that the Passover can be celebrated according to God’s order. This creates an atmosphere of unity and dedication.
What is special about this Passover is not only its size, but also its meaning. Chronicles reports that since the days of the prophet Samuel, no Passover like this had been celebrated. This shows how extraordinary this moment is. After many years of spiritual indifference, the people consciously return to God.
The celebration becomes an expression of gratitude and obedience. The people remember what God has done in the past and renew their trust in Him.
But the chapter does not end with the feast.
Some time later, the Egyptian king Necho passes through the land. Josiah decides to confront him. Necho even warns him and explains that this battle is not directed against Judah. But Josiah does not listen to this warning.
The battle of Megiddo takes place, and Josiah is seriously wounded. Shortly afterward, he dies.
His death deeply shakes the people. They mourn for a king who had led them back to God. Even the prophet Jeremiah composes laments for him.
The chapter therefore ends with a mixture of joy and sorrow. On the one hand, the great Passover stands as the highlight of Josiah’s life. On the other hand, his death reminds us how fragile even the best times can be.
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🧺 Summary
2 Chronicles 35 describes the extraordinary Passover celebrated under King Josiah, regarded as one of the most significant since the days of Samuel. Later, Josiah goes into battle against King Necho, is wounded, and dies, causing great sorrow among the people.
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🔦 Message for Us Today
Spiritual high points are valuable, but they do not replace daily dependence on God. Even people who faithfully serve God must remain willing to listen to His guidance.
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📝 Reflection Thought
Are there areas in your life where you trust in past successes instead of continuing to listen attentively to God’s voice?
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📆 May 17 – 23, 2026
📚 BELIEVE HIS PROPHETS
📖 Weekly Reading from the Spirit of Prophecy
👑 Ellen White | Prophets and Kings
👑 Chapter 5: Solomon’s Repentance
✨ The Way Back to God Begins with Genuine Repentance
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📘 Blog 7: 🌾 The Power of Influence
✨ Every Person Leaves Traces
📍 Introduction
Solomon’s life shows not only the power of sin, but also the power of influence.
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🧵 Commentary
Through his apostasy, Solomon had influenced many people. Idolatry and worldliness spread. Even his later repentance could no longer completely undo some of the consequences.
This hurt him deeply. He recognized that no one lives only for himself. Words, decisions, and habits continue to have an effect — for good or for evil.
The Bible compares our lives to seeds. Everything we sow will bear fruit. Love, faithfulness, and faith bring forth life. Pride, bitterness, and sin, however, can hurt others and lead them away from God.
That is why our influence becomes a sacred responsibility.
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🧺 Summary
Our lives influence others far more strongly than we often realize.
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🔦 Message for Us Today
Every decision sows seeds that will continue to bear fruit.
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📝 Reflection Thought
What traces does my life leave in the hearts of other people?
