2 Kings 20; Isaiah 38-39; Psalm 68; 1 Corinthians 11
Despite Hezekiah's faithfulness to God, he was still a human with flaws in his trust. While he triumphantly trusted God in the most challenging situation when Jerusalem was under siege by the Assyrians, Hezekiah was unable to trust Him in the same way when he learned of God's decision that he would soon die. Instead, Hezekiah reminded God of his merits in serving Him, asking for healing.
God granted his request and extended his life by 15 years. However, during this period, several events created significant problems for Hezekiah and the entire nation.
First, after achieving success, Hezekiah became prideful, and instead of trusting in God, he became self-reliant. Here's what it says in 2 Chronicles 32: "But Hezekiah did not respond to the kindness shown him; his heart became proud, and therefore wrath came upon him and Judah and Jerusalem." (2 Chronicles 32:25)
Second, in his self-confidence, Hezekiah, instead of testifying about God and His works, began to boast before the envoys from Babylon, showing them all his wealth. This became the reason for God's judgment upon the entire nation.
Third, Hezekiah's son Manasseh was born during this period and became the most wicked king in Israel's history.
You can learn more about this in the sermons:
When Hope Becomes Personal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_04zWyKosq0
When Hope Is Not Careful - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZUrFTXXuKY
Psalm 68
God Jehovah is wondrous in His mercy. He cares for orphans and widows (Psalm 68:5-6). At the same time, He is mighty and powerful. David recalls numerous situations where God's power was evident and calls on everyone to praise Him.
1 Corinthians 11
This chapter provides a detailed explanation of the structure of authority within the family. The leadership of the husband over the wife is determined by his submission to the authority of Christ, just as Christ submits to the authority of God the Father: "Now I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God." (1 Corinthians 11:3)
The second half of the chapter explains the correct attitude toward the Lord's Supper. Its primary purpose is to remind us of our belonging to the New Covenant, established by Christ on the cross through His substitutionary sacrifice. Paul emphasizes and warns that we must participate in the Lord's Supper to remember Christ and what He has done for us. A superficial or careless approach to the Lord's Supper is dangerous. Such individuals become subjects of God's judgment.
God granted his request and extended his life by 15 years. However, during this period, several events created significant problems for Hezekiah and the entire nation.
First, after achieving success, Hezekiah became prideful, and instead of trusting in God, he became self-reliant. Here's what it says in 2 Chronicles 32: "But Hezekiah did not respond to the kindness shown him; his heart became proud, and therefore wrath came upon him and Judah and Jerusalem." (2 Chronicles 32:25)
Second, in his self-confidence, Hezekiah, instead of testifying about God and His works, began to boast before the envoys from Babylon, showing them all his wealth. This became the reason for God's judgment upon the entire nation.
Third, Hezekiah's son Manasseh was born during this period and became the most wicked king in Israel's history.
You can learn more about this in the sermons:
When Hope Becomes Personal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_04zWyKosq0
When Hope Is Not Careful - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZUrFTXXuKY
Psalm 68
God Jehovah is wondrous in His mercy. He cares for orphans and widows (Psalm 68:5-6). At the same time, He is mighty and powerful. David recalls numerous situations where God's power was evident and calls on everyone to praise Him.
1 Corinthians 11
This chapter provides a detailed explanation of the structure of authority within the family. The leadership of the husband over the wife is determined by his submission to the authority of Christ, just as Christ submits to the authority of God the Father: "Now I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God." (1 Corinthians 11:3)
The second half of the chapter explains the correct attitude toward the Lord's Supper. Its primary purpose is to remind us of our belonging to the New Covenant, established by Christ on the cross through His substitutionary sacrifice. Paul emphasizes and warns that we must participate in the Lord's Supper to remember Christ and what He has done for us. A superficial or careless approach to the Lord's Supper is dangerous. Such individuals become subjects of God's judgment.
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