Asa: A Story of Change · 11/11/2019 · •The Levites resume proper worship. 2 Chron 29:20-36...
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Faithful Kings
Hezekiah
2 Kings 19:1-4
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Hezekiah Faces Sennacherib
• In the 4th year of Hezekiah’s reign, Shalmaneser, king of Assyria besieges Samaria. 2 Kings 18:9-12
• In the 14th year of Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib, the king of Assyria attacks Judah, taking all the fortified cities. 2 Kings 18:13 – 19:37
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Hezekiah Faces Sennacherib
•Hezekiah becomes sick and the Lord heals him, extending his life by fifteen years. 2 Kings 20:1-11
•Hezekiah shows his wealth to the son of Baladan, king of Babylon. 2 Kings 20:16-19
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Hezekiah Restores the Temple
•Hezekiah begins temple repair. 2 Chron 29:3-19
• The Levites resume proper worship. 2 Chron 29:20-36
•Hezekiah calls for the Passover. 2 Chron 30:1-27
•Hezekiah continues his reforms. 2 Chron 31:1-21
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Lessons to Learn
• Seek to do God’s things according to God’s instructions.
• Hezekiah set out to restore worship. 2 Chron 29 – 31
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Lessons to Learn
• Seek to do God’s things according to God’s instructions.
• Many people are not seeking the NT instructions. Matt 7:21; James 1:22-25
• We must diligently seek the Lord while we diligently abide by His word. Heb 11:6; 2 Tim 2:15; 4:2-5
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Lessons to Learn
•Avoid false teachings, wisdom of man, encouragement to sin, etc.
• Sennacherib used propaganda against Jerusalem. 2 Kings 18:32-35
• The NT warns us against listening to the words of the unbelievers. 2 Pet 2:1-3; 1 Tim 4:7; 2 Tim 2:14-18; 1 John 4:1-3
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Lessons to Learn
• It is okay to be afraid if you trust in the Lord.
• Hezekiah was afraid. However, he turned to God. 2 Kings 19:1-4
• We too may face frightening moments in dealing with the world. However, we must trust in the Lord. 1 Pet 3:13-18; Rom 8:31-39
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Conclusion
•What can we take away from this lesson?
• Let us seek to do God’s things in God’s ways.
• Take care to whom you listen.
• It is okay to be afraid if you trust in the Lord.