2 Kings 20:3
"Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what was good in Your sight." And Hezekiah wept bitterly.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 20:3?

2. How does Hezekiah's prayer in 2 Kings 20:3 demonstrate faithfulness to God?

3. What can we learn from Hezekiah's plea, "Remember how I have walked"?

4. How does Hezekiah's prayer compare to other biblical prayers for healing?

5. How can Hezekiah's example inspire our own prayer life and trust in God?

6. What actions can we take to ensure we "walk before You faithfully"?

7. How does 2 Kings 20:3 demonstrate the power of prayer in a believer's life?

8. What does Hezekiah's plea in 2 Kings 20:3 reveal about his relationship with God?

9. Why did God respond to Hezekiah's prayer in 2 Kings 20:3 with healing?

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

11. Is God unjust to forget?

12. How can 2 Chronicles 27:1-2 claim Jotham faithfully followed God if 'the high places' were not removed, suggesting partial disobedience?

13. 2 Chronicles 13 compared with 1 Kings 15:3 - Why does Abijah appear more faithful in Chronicles than in Kings, and what might explain this seeming discrepancy?

14. Hosea 4:1-3: Is there any archaeological or historical evidence supporting the catastrophic effects on the land described here?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Hezekiah's prayer in 2 Kings 20:3 reflect his relationship with God, and what can we learn from his example about approaching God in prayer?

2. In what ways does Hezekiah's life demonstrate the importance of faithfulness and wholehearted devotion to God, and how can we apply this to our own lives?

3. How does the account of Hezekiah's illness and prayer in 2 Kings 20 relate to the teachings on prayer found in the New Testament, such as in James 5:16?

4. What does Hezekiah's request for God to "remember" teach us about God's character and His response to our faithfulness?

5. How can we cultivate a life of devotion and faithfulness to God so that we can confidently seek His help in times of need, as Hezekiah did?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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