*CONGREGATIONAL READING: 2 Kings 19:1-37 *
I. HISTORICAL EXPLANATION OF OUR TEXT
Reforms from Hezekiah 1. the righteous reign of Hezekiah, 18:1-8 2. the Rabshakeh of Sennacherib speaks, 18:13-37 Reassurance from Isaiah 1. Hezekiah hears the report, 19:1 2. Hezekiah sends officers to Isaiah, 19:2-5 3. holy words of encouragement for Hezekiah, 19:6-7 Rabshakeh's Return to Assyria 1. a rumor causes Rabshakeh's return, 19:8 2. a rebuking letter from Sennacherib for Hezekiah, 19:9-13 Receiving a Letter from Sennacherib 1. Hezekiah goes to the house of the LORD, 19:14 2. Hezekiah prays before the LORD, 19:15-19 Response of the LORD through Isaiah 1. a prophecy concerning Sennacherib, 19:20-28 2. a prophetic sign for Hezekiah, 19:29-31 3. a prophetic promise to Hezekiah, 19:32-34 4. a prophecy comes to pass, 19:35-37
II. HOLY APPLICATION FROM OUR TEXT
A Soul Saved by God's Grace Prays (Power) 1. consulting God's prophetic Word, vv2-5 2. coming into God's presence, v14 3. calling unto a holy God, v15 4. complaining that God Himself has been offended, vv16-18 5. crying out for help, 19 - a. components behind the model prayer, Matt 6:9-13
A Sovereign God's Eternal Workings (Secret) 1. "I determined it long ago" v25 2. "and your complacency has come into My ears" v28
A Savior Who Can Be Trusted in All Things (Privilege) 1. Jesus paid the price for our guilt & shame - a. "hallowed be Your name" Matt 6:9 2. Jesus provides us access to the Father's presence, plans, purposes - a. "Your kingdom come. Your will be done" Matt 6:10 3. Jesus promotes His kingdom through our faithful prayers - a. "give us…forgive us… lead us… deliver us" Matt 6:11-13 --- i. 1 Thess 5:17 |