II Kings
Hezekiah and Sennacherib — II Kings 18–19; Isaiah 36–37
Overview
Assyria threatens Jerusalem with terrifying words, but King Hezekiah spreads the letter before the Lord and prays for deliverance. God answers through Isaiah and saves Jerusalem, proving that proud nations are subject to His rule.
Details
Key KJV PassageII Kings 19:19 — “Now therefore, O LORD our God, I beseech thee, save thou us out of his hand.”
Main CharactersHezekiah, Sennacherib, Isaiah, Rabshakeh, and God.
Lesson / ThemePrayer is the right response when threats are too great for human strength.
Connection to ChristGod’s deliverance of Jerusalem points to His power to save His people through the promised King.
Memory VerseII Kings 19:19.
Discussion QuestionsWhat did Hezekiah do with the threatening letter? How did God answer? What can this teach about fear and prayer?
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