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GOOD KING HEZEKIAH

GOOD KING HEZEKIAH. 2 CHRONICLES 32.

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GOOD KING HEZEKIAH

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  1. GOOD KING HEZEKIAH 2 CHRONICLES 32

  2. “Hezekiah trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel. There was no one like him among all the kings of Judah, either before him or after him. He held fast to the LORD and did not cease to follow him; he kept the commands the LORD had given Moses. And the LORD was with him; he was successful in whatever he undertook.” 2 Kings 18:5-7

  3. “This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah, doing what was good and right and faithful before the LORD his God.” 31:20 • “He sought his God and worked wholeheartedly. And so he prospered.” 31:21 2 CHRONICLES 31:20-21

  4. The revival that comes from God… • Starts with Prayer… • And ends with Action… • In between is a Changed Heart.

  5. 1. Purified the Temple. • 2. Celebrated the Passover. • 3. Smashed the Idols. • 4. Faithfully gave to the LORD. • 5. Passed a major test. 5 ACTIONS OF HEZEKIAH THAT BROUGHT REVIVAL

  6. 2 CHRONICLES 32:1-23 • The Assyrian Empire has already (722 B.C.) defeated Northern Israel and dispersed them throughout their empire. That area will now be known as Samaria. 5TH ACTION---PASSED A MAJOR TEST

  7. “After all that Hezekiah had so faithfully done, Sennacherib king of Assyria came and invaded Judah.” 2 CHRONICLES 32:1

  8. “Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him. With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” 2 CHRON. 32:7-8

  9. Hezekiah’s heart was right but he still had lots of problems. WHERE IS YOUR HEART?

  10. “Now it is in mine heart to make a covenant with the LORD God of Israel, that his fierce wrath may turn away from us.” KJV 2 Chron. 29:10

  11. “This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah, doing what was good and right and faithful before the LORD his God.” 31:20 • “He sought his God and worked wholeheartedly. And so he prospered.” 31:21 2 CHRONICLES 31:20-21

  12. “For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9

  13. “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Proverbs 4:23

  14. “Do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it.” • “But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.” • “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Luke 12: 29, 31, 34

  15. “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26

  16. 2 Chron. 32:1-6 1. Hezekiah’s Preparation

  17. 2 Chron. 32:7-8 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him. With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and the fight our battles.” 2. Hezekiah’s Promises

  18. 2 Chron. 32:20 “King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out in prayer to heaven about this.” 3. Hezekiah’s Prayer

  19. “Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it. Then he went up to the temple of the LORD and spread it out before the LORD. And Hezekiah prayed…” 2 Kings 19:14ff

  20. “Hezekiah prayed to the LORD: “O LORD Almighty, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, you alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth….” Isaiah 37:14-38

  21. 2 Chron. 32:21 “And the LORD sent an angel, who annihilated all the fighting men and the leaders and officers in the camp of the Assyrian king.” 4. God’s Provision

  22. “That night the angel of the LORD went out and put to death 185,000 men in the Assyrian camp. When the people got up the next morning—there were all the dead bodies!” 2 Kings 19:35

  23. “As to Hezekiah, the Jew he did not submit to my yoke, I laid siege to 46 of his strong cities, walled forts, and to the countless small villages in their vicinity, and conquered them...I drove out of them 200,150 people, young and old, male and female…. Sennacherib’s Annals

  24. “Himself, I made a prisoner in Jerusalem, his royal residence, like a bird in a cage. I put watch-posts closely round the city, and turned back to his fate anyone who came out of the city gate.” Sennacherib’s Annals (ANE “Spin”)

  25. “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14

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