1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 20:12?

2. Why did Hezekiah show "all that was in his treasure house" to Babylon?

3. How does 2 Kings 20:12 warn against pride and materialism in leadership?

4. What scriptural connections exist between Hezekiah's actions and Proverbs 16:18 on pride?

5. How can we apply Hezekiah's mistake to our stewardship of God's blessings?

6. What lessons on discernment can we learn from Hezekiah's interaction with Babylon?

7. Why did King Hezekiah show Babylonian envoys all his treasures in 2 Kings 20:12?

8. What does Hezekiah's action in 2 Kings 20:12 reveal about human pride and vulnerability?

9. How does 2 Kings 20:12 foreshadow the future Babylonian exile?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 20?

11. What led to Babylon's conquest of Judah?

12. 2 Kings 20:12–18: If Merodach-Baladan’s visit is historically accurate, why don’t extra-biblical sources confirm these events?

13. Why doesn't 2 Kings 16 emphasize divine judgment on Ahaz's actions as clearly as other Old Testament passages condemn idolatry?

14. Isaiah 39:1–2: Is there credible historical or archaeological evidence verifying Merodach-Baladan’s visit to Hezekiah in Jerusalem? 1. How does Hezekiah's response to the Babylonian envoys reflect his spiritual state at that time, and what can we learn from it about the dangers of pride?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of seeking God's guidance in forming alliances or partnerships in our personal and professional lives?

3. How does Hezekiah's healing demonstrate God's sovereignty, and how can this encourage us in our own times of illness or difficulty?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to cultivate humility in our daily walk with God, and how does this account illustrate the importance of humility?

5. How does the account of Hezekiah's interaction with Babylon connect with the broader biblical account of God's people and their relationship with surrounding nations?1. How does Hezekiah's reaction to his illness demonstrate his faith in God? How can we exhibit a similar faith in our own lives?

2. What is the significance of the shadow receding ten steps on the sundial? How does this sign relate to God's power over time and nature?

3. Compare Hezekiah's prayer for healing and his response to Isaiah's prophecy about the Babylonians. What does this contrast reveal about his character?

4. Discuss the consequences of Hezekiah's pride. How can we guard against pride in our own lives?

5. How does the prophecy about the future of Jerusalem affect your understanding of the sovereignty of God and human free will?

6. What lessons can we learn from Hezekiah's interaction with the Babylonian envoys?

7. What is the significance of God extending Hezekiah's life by fifteen years? How should we view our own lifespan in light of God's control over life and death?

8. How can the story of Hezekiah's miraculous healing inspire faith and hope in individuals facing serious illness today?

9. How can we apply Hezekiah's acceptance of the prophecy about Jerusalem's downfall to situations where we must accept unpleasant truths in our own lives?

10. How does Hezekiah's story inspire you to pray and seek God's intervention in difficult times?

11. Discuss the role of Prophet Isaiah in this chapter. What can we learn from his faithful service to God and His people?

12. Why do you think Hezekiah chose to show his treasures to the Babylonian envoys? How can we guard against the temptation to flaunt our blessings?

13. How does this chapter demonstrate the power of prayer?

14. How does Hezekiah's life illustrate the consequences of our actions?

15. How might Hezekiah's story have been different if he had sought Isaiah's counsel before showing his treasures to the Babylonian envoys?

16. Reflect on the theme of 'pride and consequences' in this chapter. How can we apply this theme to modern day life?

17. Discuss the theme of 'the temporal and the eternal' in the context of Hezekiah's life.

18. Hezekiah's story contains both miraculous intervention and harsh prophecy. How can we reconcile these two aspects of God's character?

19. What can Hezekiah's response to the prophecy about Babylon teach us about facing the consequences of our actions?

20. How does 2 Kings 20 challenge or encourage you in your personal walk with God?

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