1. God’s Messenger—Huldah 2 Chron. 35:1-4

2. 1 Now Josiah kept a Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem, and they slaughtered the Passover lambs on the fourteenth day of the first month. 2 And he set the priests in their duties and encouraged them for the service of the house of the LORD. 3 Then he said to the Levites who taught all Israel, who were holy to the LORD: "Put the holy ark in the house which Solomon the son of David, king of Israel, built. It shall no longer be a burden on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. 4 Prepare yourselves according to your fathers' houses, according to your divisions, following the written instruction of David king of Israel and the written instruction of Solomon his son. 2 Chron. 35:1-4

3. Prophetesses

4. Only eleven mentions of them in the Bible

5. Prophetesses Only eleven mentions of them in the Bible Miriam, Deborah & Huldah—true prophetesses

6. Prophetesses Only eleven mentions of them in the Bible Miriam, Deborah & Huldah—true prophetesses Noadiah—false prophetess in Neh. 6:14

7. Prophetesses Only eleven mentions of them in the Bible Miriam, Deborah & Huldah—true prophetesses Noadiah—false prophetess in Neh. 6:14 Isaiah’s wife—Isaiah 8:3

8. Prophetesses Only eleven mentions of them in the Bible Miriam, Deborah & Huldah—true prophetesses Noadiah—false prophetess in Neh. 6:14 Isaiah’s wife—Isaiah 8:3 Joel’s prophecy—Joel 2:28-29; Acts 2:17-18

9. Prophetesses Only eleven mentions of them in the Bible Miriam, Deborah & Huldah—true prophetesses Noadiah—false prophetess in Neh. 6:14 Isaiah’s wife—Isaiah 8:3 Joel’s prophecy—Joel 2:28-29; Acts 2:17-18 Anna who saw the infant Jesus--Luke 2:36

10. Prophetesses Only eleven mentions of them in the Bible Miriam, Deborah & Huldah—true prophetesses Noadiah—false prophetess in Neh. 6:14 Isaiah’s wife—Isaiah 8:3 Joel’s prophecy—Joel 2:28-29; Acts 2:17-18 Anna who saw the infant Jesus--Luke 2:36 Philip’s four daughters--Acts 21:9

11. Prophetesses Only eleven mentions of them in the Bible Miriam, Deborah & Huldah—true prophetesses Noadiah—false prophetess in Neh. 6:14 Isaiah’s wife—Isaiah 8:3 Joel’s prophecy—Joel 2:28-29; Acts 2:17-18 Anna who saw the infant Jesus--Luke 2:36 Philip’s four daughters--Acts 21:9 Women and their covering in 1 Corinthians 11

12. Prophetesses Only eleven mentions of them in the Bible Miriam, Deborah & Huldah—true prophetesses Noadiah—false prophetess in Neh. 6:14 Isaiah’s wife—Isaiah 8:3 Joel’s prophecy—Joel 2:28-29; Acts 2:17-18 Anna who saw the infant Jesus--Luke 2:36 Philip’s four daughters--Acts 21:9 Women and their covering in 1 Corinthians 11 Jezebel in Revelation 2:20 (figurative use)

13. Prophetesses Only eleven mentions of them in the Bible Miriam, Deborah & Huldah—true prophetesses Noadiah—false prophetess in Neh. 6:14 Isaiah’s wife—Isaiah 8:3 Joel’s prophecy—Joel 2:28-29; Acts 2:17-18 Anna who saw the infant Jesus--Luke 2:36 Philip’s four daughters--Acts 21:9 Women and their covering in 1 Corinthians 11 Jezebel in Revelation 2:20 (figurative use) Limited in public use of their gift—1 Cor. 14:34-35

14. Huldah and King Josiah

15. Josiah became king at age eight (1 Chron. 34:1)

16. Huldah and King Josiah Josiah became king at age eight (1 Chron. 34:1) Preceded by decades of idolatry

17. Huldah and King Josiah Josiah became king at age eight (1 Chron. 34:1) Preceded by decades of idolatry Began seeking God when sixteen (34:3)

18. Huldah and King Josiah Josiah became king at age eight (1 Chron. 34:1) Preceded by decades of idolatry Began seeking God when sixteen (34:3) Began worship reformation when twenty (34:4-7)

19. Huldah and King Josiah Josiah became king at age eight (1 Chron. 34:1) Preceded by decades of idolatry Began seeking God when sixteen (34:3) Began worship reformation when twenty (34:4-7) Began temple restoration when twenty-six (34:8)

20. Huldah and King Josiah Josiah became king at age eight (1 Chron. 34:1) Preceded by decades of idolatry Began seeking God when sixteen (34:3) Began worship reformation when twenty (34:4-7) Began temple restoration when twenty-six (34:8) Hilkiah, the priest found the Bible (34:14)

21. Huldah and King Josiah Josiah became king at age eight (1 Chron. 34:1) Preceded by decades of idolatry Began seeking God when sixteen (34:3) Began worship reformation when twenty (34:4-7) Began temple restoration when twenty-six (34:8) Hilkiah, the priest found the Bible (34:14) Book read to Josiah--filled with fear (34:18-19)

22. Huldah and King Josiah Josiah became king at age eight (1 Chron. 34:1) Preceded by decades of idolatry Began seeking God when sixteen (34:3) Began worship reformation when twenty (34:4-7) Began temple restoration when twenty-six (34:8) Hilkiah, the priest found the Bible (34:14) Book read to Josiah--filled with fear (34:18-19) “Inquire of the Lord” (34:21)

23. Huldah and King Josiah Josiah became king at age eight (1 Chron. 34:1) Preceded by decades of idolatry Began seeking God when sixteen (34:3) Began worship reformation when twenty (34:4-7) Began temple restoration when twenty-six (34:8) Hilkiah, the priest found the Bible (34:14) Book read to Josiah--filled with fear (34:18-19) “Inquire of the Lord” (34:21) Went to Huldah, the prophetess (34:22)

24. Huldah’s Message

25. “Thus says the Lord...”

26. Huldah’s Message “Thus says the Lord...” All the curses promised will come! (34:24-25)

27. Huldah’s Message “Thus says the Lord...” All the curses promised will come! (34:24-25) Special message to Josiah

28. Huldah’s Message “Thus says the Lord...” All the curses promised will come! (34:24-25) Special message to Josiah Tender hearted, humble, listened to God (34:27)

29. Huldah’s Message “Thus says the Lord...” All the curses promised will come! (34:24-25) Special message to Josiah Tender hearted, humble, listened to God (34:27) Die in peace, not see the calamity (34:28)

30. Huldah’s Message “Thus says the Lord...” All the curses promised will come! (34:24-25) Special message to Josiah Tender hearted, humble, listened to God (34:27) Die in peace, not see the calamity (34:28) King Josiah heard her, great restoration (34:29-33)

31. Lessons We Should Learn

32. Young people can have great impact

33. Lessons We Should Learn Young people can have great impact Restoration is possible

34. Lessons We Should Learn Young people can have great impact Restoration is possible Influence has widespread impact

35. Lessons We Should Learn Young people can have great impact Restoration is possible Influence has widespread impact Men of Josiah’s day

36. Lessons We Should Learn Young people can have great impact Restoration is possible Influence has widespread impact Men of Josiah’s day Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego

37. Lessons We Should Learn Young people can have great impact Restoration is possible Influence has widespread impact Men of Josiah’s day Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Making provisions for next generation

38. Lessons We Should Learn Young people can have great impact Restoration is possible Influence has widespread impact Men of Josiah’s day Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Making provisions for next generation Importance of saying “Thus says the Lord”

39. Making God Part of Your Life Believe in HimJohn 3:16 Repent—decide to obeyLuke 13:3 Confess ChristMatt. 10:32 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16 Added to His church, His family, His body Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10