1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 18:16?

2. Why did Hezekiah strip gold from the temple doors in 2 Kings 18:16?

3. How does Hezekiah's action reflect trust or lack thereof in God's provision?

4. What other biblical instances show leaders compromising due to fear or pressure?

5. How can we avoid compromising our faith when facing difficult situations today?

6. What does Hezekiah's decision teach about prioritizing God's commands over worldly pressures?

7. Why did Hezekiah strip the gold from the temple doors in 2 Kings 18:16?

8. How does 2 Kings 18:16 reflect Hezekiah's faith or lack thereof?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Kings 18:16?

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

11. Does King Ahaz's portrayal in 2 Chronicles 28 conflict with the account in 2 Kings 16?

12. How many overseers did Solomon appoint for the work of building the temple? Three thousand six hundred (2 Chronicles 2:2) Three thousand three hundred (I Kings 5:16)

13. 2 Kings 18:17 - Why would Rabshakeh speak in Hebrew if he didn't want Judah's people to hear his threats?

14. Why does 2 Chronicles 28:19 say God directly punishes an entire nation for one king's actions?1. What does Hezekiah's decision to strip the gold from the temple reveal about his state of mind and the pressures he faced?

2. How can we apply the lesson of maintaining the sanctity of worship in our own lives, especially when faced with external pressures?

3. In what ways does the account of Hezekiah and the Assyrian threat encourage us to trust in God's sovereignty over our circumstances?

4. How does the stripping of the temple's gold relate to Jesus' teaching about storing treasures in heaven, and what practical steps can we take to prioritize spiritual over material wealth?

5. Reflect on a time when you faced a difficult decision between faithfulness to God and worldly compromise. What did you learn from that experience, and how can it inform your future choices?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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