1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 18:14?

2. What does Hezekiah's response in 2 Kings 18:14 teach about humility and leadership?

3. How can we apply Hezekiah's actions to our own conflicts today?

4. What scriptural connections highlight the consequences of relying on human solutions over God?

5. How does Hezekiah's decision reflect trust or lack of trust in God's provision?

6. In what ways can we seek God's guidance before making decisions like Hezekiah's?

7. Why did Hezekiah give all the silver from the temple to the Assyrian king?

8. Does Hezekiah's action in 2 Kings 18:14 show a lack of faith in God?

9. How does 2 Kings 18:14 reflect on Hezekiah's leadership and decision-making?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 18?

11. Why does 2 Chronicles 32 seem to present a different order of events compared to 2 Kings 18–19 regarding the siege and Hezekiah’s actions?

12. Who was Sennacherib in the Bible?

13. 2 Kings 18:13 – Does the timeline of Sennacherib’s invasion align with known Assyrian records?

14. Isaiah 36:1: How do we reconcile the biblical account of Sennacherib’s invasion in Hezekiah’s fourteenth year with Assyrian records that date this campaign differently? 1. What does Hezekiah's response to the Assyrian threat reveal about his character and leadership? How can we apply this to our own leadership roles?

2. How does the demand for tribute by the Assyrian king reflect the pressures we face in our spiritual lives? What are some modern-day "tributes" we might be tempted to pay?

3. In what ways can we demonstrate humility and acknowledge our wrongdoings in our relationships with others and with God?

4. How do the accounts in 2 Chronicles 32 and Isaiah 36-37 expand our understanding of Hezekiah's situation and God's intervention? What lessons can we draw from these passages?

5. Reflect on a time when you faced external pressures or threats. How did you respond, and what role did your faith play in that situation? How might Hezekiah's account inspire a different approach?1. What made Hezekiah's reign different from that of his father Ahaz? How does this relate to generational differences in religious practice today?

2. Hezekiah destroys the bronze snake because it became an object of worship. What does this teach us about idolatry?

3. How does Hezekiah's response to Assyria contrast with Israel's response that led to their fall?

4. When faced with threats, Hezekiah tried to appease Sennacherib by stripping the temple of its wealth. Was this a faithful decision? How can this apply to situations where we might be tempted to compromise our faith for peace?

5. Why did Hezekiah's officials tear their clothes after receiving Sennacherib's message? How should we respond when our faith is ridiculed?

6. How did Hezekiah's actions reflect his faith in God? How can we show our faith in challenging times?

7. Despite his faith, Hezekiah still faced trials and challenges. What does this tell us about the nature of faith and suffering?

8. What are the 'high places' in your life that may need to be torn down to honour God more fully?

9. Sennacherib's letter was designed to sow doubt and fear among the people of Judah. How can we resist such tactics today?

10. How does the history of Israel's disobedience and deportation serve as a warning for us today?

11. How can we maintain trust in God when facing personal, societal, or global crises?

12. How does Hezekiah's faith inspire you in your own faith journey?

13. In what ways are you challenged to be more like Hezekiah in your walk with God?

14. How can the fear and uncertainty experienced by the people of Judah teach us to handle similar feelings in today's world?

15. What lessons can we learn from Hezekiah's attempts to appease the Assyrians?

16. What does Hezekiah's story teach us about the consequences of both obedience and disobedience to God?

17. How does the response of Hezekiah's officials to Sennacherib's letter inform us about reacting to blasphemy and disrespect towards our faith?

18. How might the Assyrian threat to Judah parallel the challenges faced by Christians in the contemporary world?

19. What aspects of Hezekiah's character would you like to develop in your own life?

20. How can we ensure our trust in God doesn't waver even when facing seemingly insurmountable odds?

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