Key Thought: In response to the pleas of a faithful king, God saved His people and showed who controls the destiny of earth.
.February 13, 2021

1. Have a volunteer read 2 Chronicles 32:1-8.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. How did Hezekiah prepare for a war with Assyria?
3. Personal Application: How much does God want us to do in solving problems, even if we come to Him in prayer and faith? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “If Hezekiah trusted God so much, why did he put so much effort forth? Did his actions show a lack of faith?” How would you respond to your friend?

2. Have a volunteer read Isaiah 36:4-11.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What arguments did Assyria use to intimidate Judah?
3. Personal Application: Have you ever been in an experience where all seemed lost? How did you cope? What did you do to overcome? Was prayer a part of facing your challenge? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states: “Was this guy telling Judah the truth about what he was saying about their rebellion against God and how Israel and Samaria had been conquered? What was Judah and Hezekiah to think?“ How would you respond to your relative?

3. Have a volunteer read Isaiah 37:14-20..

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
2. How did the words of the rebalahah affect Hezekiah and his officials?
3. Personal Application: What principles in prayer do we see that can give us encouragement and strength to stay faithful in our personal crises? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states, “What did Hezekiah say in his prayer that was effective enough for God to hear and answer him?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Isaiah 38:1-8.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
2. What sign did God give Hezekiah to confirm his faith?
3. Personal Application: How important is good leadership for God’s people? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

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