◄ 2 Kings 20:1 ►
In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him and said, "This is what the LORD says: 'Put your house in order, for you are about to die; you will not recover.'" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 20:1? 2. How does Hezekiah's illness in 2 Kings 20:1 test his faith in God? 3. What can we learn from Hezekiah's response to Isaiah's message in this verse? 4. How does 2 Kings 20:1 relate to trusting God's plan during difficult times? 5. How should we prepare spiritually for unexpected trials, like Hezekiah's illness? 6. What role does prayer play when facing life-threatening situations, as seen in Hezekiah's story? 7. Why did God allow Hezekiah to become mortally ill in 2 Kings 20:1? 8. How does Hezekiah's illness in 2 Kings 20:1 challenge the concept of divine protection? 9. What does Hezekiah's reaction to his illness reveal about faith in 2 Kings 20:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 20? 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. 2 Kings 20:7: Why was a simple poultice of figs sufficient to cure a fatal illness if it was truly life-threatening? 13. 2 Kings 20:9–11: How could the shadow on the sundial move backward without violating the laws of physics? 14. What are the Bible's teachings on healing? Discussion Questions 1. How does Hezekiah's response to his illness challenge or encourage you in your own life situations? 2. In what ways can we "put our house in order" spiritually, and why is this important? 3. How does the role of Isaiah as a prophet inform our understanding of how God communicates with His people today? 4. What other biblical examples can you find where God changes a situation in response to prayer, and what does this teach us about prayer? 5. How can acknowledging our mortality influence the way we live our daily lives and make decisions? 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 20:1 NIV 2 Kings 20:1 NLT 2 Kings 20:1 ESV 2 Kings 20:1 NASB 2 Kings 20:1 KJV 2 Kings 20:1 Commentaries Bible Hub