Isaiah 38:6
And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 38:6?

2. How does Isaiah 38:6 demonstrate God's protection over Jerusalem?

3. What can we learn about God's faithfulness from Isaiah 38:6?

4. How does Isaiah 38:6 connect with God's promises in 2 Kings 19:34?

5. How can we trust God's deliverance in our personal challenges today?

6. What role does prayer play in experiencing God's protection, as seen in Isaiah 38:6?

7. How does Isaiah 38:6 demonstrate God's intervention in human history?

8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Isaiah 38:6?

9. How does Isaiah 38:6 reflect God's promise to protect Jerusalem?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 38?

11. 2 Kings 20:6: How does God adding fifteen years to King Hezekiah's life fit with divine omniscience and an unchangeable plan?

12. Isaiah 36:18-20: How do we reconcile the Rabshakeh's claim that no god has saved any nation from Assyria with the biblical assertion that the Lord ultimately delivered Judah?

13. How does the promise of safety in Isaiah 33:16 align with observable instances of righteous people facing disaster historically?

14. Isaiah 6:8 - If God is omniscient, why does He ask for a volunteer to deliver His message instead of simply choosing someone?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Hezekiah's response to his illness and the Assyrian threat demonstrate his faith in God?

2. In what ways can we apply the promise of God's protection in Isaiah 38:6 to our personal lives today?

3. How does the account of God's deliverance in 2 Kings 19 enhance our understanding of Isaiah 38:6?

4. What can we learn from Hezekiah's prayer life that can be applied to our own prayer practices?

5. How does the theme of divine protection in Isaiah 38:6 connect with other biblical promises of God's faithfulness and deliverance?1. In what ways does Hezekiah's initial reaction to his sickness reflect our own reactions when faced with life-threatening situations?

2. How does Hezekiah's prayer demonstrate his faith and trust in God? What can we learn from this?

3. Compare Hezekiah's prayer in verse 3 with his song of thanksgiving in verses 9-20. How do these texts reflect his spiritual growth?

4. How does God's response to Hezekiah's prayer affirm His compassion and mercy?

5. God offered Hezekiah a sign to confirm His promise (the shadow going back ten steps). How does this event speak to our desire for signs and assurances from God?

6. How would you react if you were in Hezekiah's position, given a prophecy of imminent death?

7. How do you relate to Hezekiah's fear of death expressed in his song?

8. What lessons can we draw from Hezekiah's transformation from despair to praise?

9. How can we apply Hezekiah's approach to prayer and faith when faced with our own challenges today?

10. Why do you think God allowed Hezekiah to fall sick, knowing He would eventually heal him?

11. Reflect on a time when you've felt desperate or hopeless. How might your actions or prayers during that time compare to Hezekiah's response to his illness?

12. In our current society, how might we see God’s sign of the shadow reversing ten steps?

13. If you were granted fifteen more years to live as Hezekiah was, how would you use that time?

14. How does the concept of mortality, as reflected in Hezekiah's song, influence our day-to-day decisions?

15. How might you emulate Hezekiah's faith and commitment to God in your own life?

16. What do you think was the most significant aspect of Hezekiah's relationship with God?

17. Can you identify a moment in your life when you experienced divine intervention, as Hezekiah did?

18. What role does faith play in healing, based on your understanding of this chapter?

19. In today's world, where many seek scientific and medical solutions to health problems, what does this chapter teach us about divine healing?

20. How can we use Hezekiah’s song of thanksgiving as a model for our own expressions of gratitude to God?

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