I. HELPFUL INTRODUCTION
- reigning overlap (co-regents)
- records of antiquity from Assyria
- references from other Scripture
- a. 2 Chron 29:1-32:33
- b. Isa 36:1-39:8
- c. Mic 6:8
II. HISTORICAL EXPLANATION OF OUR TEXT
The Righteous Reign of Hezekiah in Judah
1. the early reign of Hezekiah, vv1-8
2. the exile of Israel by Assyria, vv9-12
The Rebuke of Sennacherib, King of Assyria
1. amends from Hezekiah, vv13-16
2. arrival of Assyrian officials & army, vv17-35
The Response by God's People to Their King
1. the sound of silence, v36
2. the secretary, recorder & chamberlain report to the king, v37
III. HOLY APPLICATION FROM OUR TEXT
Revival: No Reserves
1. embracing Christ personally, v3
2. eliminating high places purposefully, v4
3. exalting Christ passionately, vv5-7
Revival: No Retreats
1. anticipate opposition, vv17-35
2. abandon fear
- a. they will misunderstand Christ's gospel, v22
- b. some will lie & say they know Christ, v25
- c. they will contradict themselves eventually, v30
Revival: No Regrets
1. silence to opposition, v36
- a. invaluable wisdom to threats & provocation
- b. increases confusion in arrogant & cruel aggressors
- c. implies confidence in our King they so sinfully slander
2. sending report (thru prayer) to our King, v37
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