◄ 2 Kings 20:6 ►
I will add fifteen years to your life. And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for My sake and for the sake of My servant David.'" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 20:6? 2. How does 2 Kings 20:6 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises? 3. What can we learn about God's power from extending Hezekiah's life? 4. How does Hezekiah's story connect to God's covenant with David? 5. How can we trust God in our personal crises, like Hezekiah did? 6. What role does prayer play in God's response to Hezekiah in 2 Kings 20:6? 7. How does 2 Kings 20:6 demonstrate God's power over life and death? 8. Why did God choose to extend Hezekiah's life by exactly fifteen years? 9. What does 2 Kings 20:6 reveal about God's relationship with King Hezekiah? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 20? 11. 2 Kings 20:7: Why was a simple poultice of figs sufficient to cure a fatal illness if it was truly life-threatening? 12. Psalm 39:4 – If God determines our lifespan, how can we reconcile that with modern medicine’s ability to extend life? 13. 2 Kings 20:6: How does God adding fifteen years to King Hezekiah’s life fit with divine omniscience and an unchangeable plan? 14. 2 Kings 20:9–11: How could the shadow on the sundial move backward without violating the laws of physics? Discussion Questions 1. How does Hezekiah's response to his illness challenge us to approach our own crises in life? 2. In what ways does God's promise to defend Jerusalem for David's sake encourage us to consider the impact of our spiritual legacy? 3. How can we apply the principle of God's faithfulness to His promises in our daily walk with Him? 4. What does Hezekiah's experience teach us about the power and importance of prayer in our lives? 5. How can we ensure that the additional time God grants us is used effectively for His purposes and glory? 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 20:6 NIV 2 Kings 20:6 NLT 2 Kings 20:6 ESV 2 Kings 20:6 NASB 2 Kings 20:6 KJV 2 Kings 20:6 Commentaries Bible Hub