#529: "Dusty Bibles” by Josiah Queen

Is your Bible collecting dust while your phone never leaves your hand? Josiah Queen’s song “Dusty Bibles” hits close to home, doesn’t it? In this episode, we take that convicting image and follow it straight into Scripture—where King Josiah literally rediscovered God’s Word after years of neglect. His response? Humility, repentance, and bold action that changed a nation.

What could happen if we did the same? Join me as we explore Josiah’s story in 2 Kings 22–23 and uncover practical ways to move beyond neglect and let God’s Word transform our lives. Grab your Bible (or your audio app!) and let’s dust it off together.

Key Points

• Josiah Queen’s song “Dusty Bibles” paints a vivid picture of neglecting God’s Word in favor of modern distractions.
• We explore the story of King Josiah in 2 Kings 22–23, who literally rediscovered a dust-covered scroll and responded with humility, repentance, and action.
• Josiah’s example reminds us that interacting with God’s Word leads to transformation—not just for us, but for those around us.

Scriptures Referenced

• 2 Kings 21–23 – Josiah’s heritage and reforms
• 2 Chronicles 34–35 – Parallel account of Josiah’s reign
• Genesis 7 – Example of tackling hard truths in Scripture
• 2 Timothy 4:3–4 – Warning against itching ears
• James 4:4, 1 Peter 5:5, Proverbs 3:34, Isaiah 66:2 – God’s view on humility

BITEs (Bible Interaction Tool Exercises)

• Consult trusted sources – Commentaries or pastors for confirmation
• Read in context – Chapters before and after the main text
• Follow cross-references – Compare Kings and Chronicles
• Listen to Scripture – Audio versions count!
• Compare translations – Gain deeper insight

Additional Resources

• Download the free Episode Guide
• Lyrics - New Release Today
• Holman Old Testament Commentary: I & II Kings by Gary Inrig - Amazon Paid Link
• Bible Interaction Roadmap Bible Study - videos and assignments that will equip you with habits you can use over and over in your own Bible Study - Learn More
• Learn more about my favorite Bible Study Software with a 30-day free trial and links to my favorite Bible resources - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link

This Week's Challenge

Let’s dust off our Bibles, cleanse our lives of our idols, and let God’s Word be our guide. With that in mind, read Josiah’s narrative in context — read 2 Kings 21-23. Be sure to follow the cross references to 2 Chronicles 34-35. Meditate on Josiah’s interaction with God and His Word. How did he respond? How could we emulate him as we interact with God and Scripture?

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