◄ 2 Kings 20:15 ►
"What have they seen in your palace?" Isaiah asked. "They have seen everything in my palace," answered Hezekiah. "There is nothing among my treasures that I did not show them." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 20:15? 2. What did Hezekiah show the envoys, and why was this significant? 3. How does 2 Kings 20:15 warn against pride and materialism? 4. Compare Hezekiah's actions with Proverbs 16:18. What lesson can we learn? 5. How can we ensure transparency without compromising security in our lives? 6. What steps can you take to prioritize spiritual wealth over material possessions? 7. What does 2 Kings 20:15 reveal about Hezekiah's trust in foreign powers over God? 8. How does 2 Kings 20:15 challenge the idea of stewardship and responsibility? 9. Why did Hezekiah show everything to the envoys in 2 Kings 20:15? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 20? 11. In 2 Chronicles 25:23-24, are there external historical sources that corroborate King Joash of Israel's conquest, including breaching Jerusalem's wall and taking treasure from the temple and palace? 12. Does 2 Kings 24:13 match external evidence about the treasures taken from the temple and palace, and have any such artifacts been found? 13. Isaiah 39:8: Why does Hezekiah seem untroubled by the future judgment pronounced on his descendants, and what does this imply about his character or leadership? 14. Isaiah 39:2: How could Judah, a small kingdom, have accumulated such wealth and armaments to intrigue Babylon's interest? Discussion Questions 1. What motivated Hezekiah to show all his treasures to the envoys from Babylon, and how can we guard against similar motivations in our own lives? 2. How does Hezekiah's interaction with the Babylonians illustrate the importance of discernment in our relationships and dealings with others? 3. In what ways can pride manifest in our lives today, and what steps can we take to cultivate humility? 4. How do the consequences of Hezekiah's actions serve as a warning for us about the potential impact of our decisions on future generations? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's sovereignty in your life despite your own shortcomings. How can this encourage you to trust Him more fully? 2 Kings 20 Bible Study Questions 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? Links 2 Kings 20:15 NIV 2 Kings 20:15 NLT 2 Kings 20:15 ESV 2 Kings 20:15 NASB 2 Kings 20:15 KJV 2 Kings 20:15 Commentaries Bible Hub