Sunday School Class November 2, 2025 – “God’s People Worshiped”
Key Concept: Worshiping God includes following Him and His Word.
Link to scripture: “Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” — Matthew 4:10 (KJV)
Opening Question:
As a society, what do people worship? How can we see outwardly what they worship inwardly?
Background:
After many years of Israel’s unfaithfulness, God raised up godly kings who desired to serve Him.
Hezekiah trusted in the Lord and destroyed the idols in Judah (2 Kings 18:1–6).
Josiah, later on, rediscovered the Book of the Law and renewed the people’s covenant with God (2 Kings 22:1–2; 23:1–3).
These kings remind us that worship is more than singing—it’s about loving God with all our heart and obeying His commands.
Scripture Reading & Discussion: 2 Kings 18:1-6, 22:1-2, 23:1-3
2 Kings 18:1-6 KJV
[1] Now it came to pass in the third year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, that Hezekiah the son of Ahaz king of Judah began to reign. [2] Twenty and five years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Abi, the daughter of Zachariah. [3] And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father did. [4] He removed the high places, and brake the images, and cut down the groves, and brake in pieces the brasen serpent that Moses had made: for unto those days the children of Israel did burn incense to it: and he called it Nehushtan. [5] He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor any that were before him. [6] For he clave to the LORD, and departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses.
2 Kings 22:1-2 KJV
[1] Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty and one years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jedidah, the daughter of Adaiah of Boscath. [2] And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the way of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.
2 Kings 23:1-3 KJV
[1] And the king sent, and they gathered unto him all the elders of Judah and of Jerusalem. [2] And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the people, both small and great: and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant which was found in the house of the LORD. [3] And the king stood by a pillar, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments and his testimonies and his statutes with all their heart and all their soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people stood to the covenant.
Hezekiah Chose to Worship God Alone (2 Kings 18:1–6)
Question: What did Hezekiah do to show that he trusted God?
Hezekiah removed idols and high places.
He trusted in God completely and obeyed His commands.
True worship begins with a heart that turns away from anything that replaces God.
Josiah Rediscovered God’s Word (2 Kings 22:1–2)
Question: How did Josiah respond when the Book of the Law was found?
Josiah was only eight years old when he became king, but he “did that which was right in the sight of the Lord.”
When God’s Word was found, Josiah was moved to obey it and lead the people to do the same.
Worship grows stronger when we read and live by God’s Word.
The People Renewed Their Covenant (2 Kings 23:1–3)
Question: What are some ways we can show true worship to God today?
Josiah gathered all the people together.
They listened to the Book of the Law and made a promise to serve the Lord.
Worship includes a personal and community commitment to follow God.
Life Application:
We worship God by trusting Him, obeying His Word, and removing idols from our lives—anything that takes His place.
Like Hezekiah and Josiah, we can lead others by example. When we love and obey God, others are encouraged to worship Him too.
Closing Prayer
“Lord, help us to consider Your righteous rules that are more desirable than gold and sweeter than honey. Help us to delight in walking in Your ways. In the precious name of Your Son Jesus we pray, Amen.”
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How to become a Christian and follower of Christ Jesus:
If you are not a Christian and you want God to work in your life, it is very simple, put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ. Admit you are a sinner (as we all are), Believe that Christ died on the cross for your sins (all of our sins), was buried and raised again on the third day, and Confess your faith in Jesus as your Savior.
If you're ready, simply say: "Dear God, thank you for loving me." I know I am a sinner. I believe Jesus Christ died for my sins. I believe He rose and lives now. Today, I choose to reject sin. Thank You for Your wonderful love and for changing my life forever. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.”
Let your local Pastor know of your decision and they will help you in your new walk. Keep the faith. Love one another.