King Hezekiah's focus on personal peace and security is contrasted with God's thoughtfulness for others, highlighting the importance of empathy and love in our relationships. [... more]

King Hezekiah prayed to God for deliverance from the Assyrian king Sennacherib, who threatened to attack Jerusalem. The prophet Isaiah assured Hezekiah that God had heard his prayer and would destroy the Assyrian army. This story illustrates the importance of prayer and faith in times of crisis, and encourages listeners to spread their concerns before God and rest in his power and presence. [... more]

Hezekiah, a king largely forgotten today, faced an overwhelming crisis when the brutal Assyrian army surrounded Jerusalem. Instead of surrendering to fear, Hezekiah turned to God, and his story shows us how to pray when everything around us is falling apart. [... more]

Hezekiah, a righteous king, is warned by Isaiah that Babylon will conquer Judah and take away its treasures, including some of his sons, due to his pride and immaturity. This prophecy is a central theme in the Bible, highlighting the consequences of disobedience and the sovereignty of God. [... more]

God's sovereignty and free will are explored through the story of Hezekiah, who prayed for a reversal of a divine decision, and the miracle of the sundial being turned back. The concept of faith and its relationship to reason is also discussed, as well as the importance of understanding God's perfect will, permitted will, and adjusted will. [... more]

God's message to King Hezekiah, facing terminal illness, reveals the truth about original sin and the nature of divine decision, highlighting the importance of prayer and the role of free will in shaping one's life. [... more]

God's zeal is evident in the prophet Isaiah as He delivers Jerusalem from the Assyrian army, fulfilling His promise to King Hezekiah. The story highlights the importance of faith and the consequences of doubt, as seen in the lives of prophets like Jeremiah and Daniel. [... more]

The Assyrian invasion of Judah is a pivotal event in the Bible, with King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah playing key roles. The speech of the Assyrian king, Sennacherib, as recorded in Isaiah 36, is a masterful example of Satan's tactics in spiritual warfare, targeting believers and apostates alike with words of doubt and deception. [... more]

Pastor Rick Gaston teaches through the book of Isaiah, discussing the themes of righteousness, the Spirit of God, and the consequences of wickedness, as seen in the Assyrian aggression and the judgment of King Hezekiah. [... more]

Jesus modeled prayer as a priority, and the story of Hezekiah's illness and miraculous healing serves as a reminder of God's power and faithfulness. Despite not always receiving what is asked for, prayer can bring comfort and assurance that God is working in and through every prayer. [... more]

King Hezekiah, a faithful leader, takes steps to avoid judgment by the Assyrians, following in the footsteps of his predecessors, and becomes a vassal king to them. However, he later stops paying tribute, leading to severe pressure from the Assyrians, but ultimately, God intervenes, and Hezekiah's faithfulness is rewarded. [... more]

King Hezekiah's terminal illness serves as a warning to all of us about the dangers of complacency and apathy. When faced with a crisis, Hezekiah's bold and honest relationship with God is a model for us to follow, and his story teaches us about the importance of prayer, dependence on God, and living for His glory. [... more]

Pastor J.D. Greer teaches how to leverage success, health, and resources for God's mission, warning against receiving blessings and making them all about oneself, and encouraging faithful obedience to God's will. [... more]

Hezekiah's prayer is an example of how to pray for deliverance and why prayers that start in heaven are the ones that are heard by heaven. Pastor J.D. Greer explains that prayer is the means by which God's victory comes and that faith must be a response to what God has revealed. He also shares a personal story of how prayer led to a miraculous outcome in Southeast Asia. [... more]

The prophet Isaiah used the imagery of a nail driven firmly into a wall to describe a minor biblical character named Elahakim, who trusted in God and was securely anchored in His truth and grace. [... more]