◄ 2 Kings 18:5 ►
Hezekiah trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel. No king of Judah was like him, either before him or after him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 18:5? 2. How does Hezekiah's trust in the LORD challenge your personal faith journey today? 3. What distinguishes Hezekiah's trust from other kings in 2 Kings 18:5? 4. How can Hezekiah's example inspire your leadership in your community or family? 5. Compare Hezekiah's trust in God with Proverbs 3:5-6. What similarities do you find? 6. How can you cultivate a trust in God similar to Hezekiah's in daily life? 7. How does 2 Kings 18:5 demonstrate Hezekiah's faith compared to other kings of Judah? 8. What historical evidence supports Hezekiah's trust in the LORD as described in 2 Kings 18:5? 9. How does 2 Kings 18:5 challenge modern believers to trust God in difficult times? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 18? 11. 2 Kings 18:5–6 – How can we verify Hezekiah’s unprecedented devotion when other kings are also praised elsewhere? 12. What does "In God We Trust" mean? 13. Proverbs 21:21: How can this promise of life, prosperity, and honor be reconciled with the reality that many righteous and loving people suffer hardship or persecution? 14. 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? Discussion Questions 1. How does Hezekiah's trust in the LORD challenge us to evaluate where we place our trust in our daily lives? 2. In what ways can we, like Hezekiah, influence our communities to turn back to God and away from modern-day "idols"? 3. How can Hezekiah's response to the Assyrian threat inform our approach to handling crises in our own lives? 4. What steps can we take to ensure that our leadership, whether in the home, church, or workplace, reflects a commitment to God's principles? 5. How does Hezekiah's legacy inspire us to consider the impact of our faith on future generations? 2 Kings 18 Bible Study Questions 1. What made Hezekiah's reign different from that of his father Ahaz? How does this relate to generational differences in religious practice today? 2. Hezekiah destroys the bronze snake because it became an object of worship. What does this teach us about idolatry? 3. How does Hezekiah's response to Assyria contrast with Israel's response that led to their fall? 4. When faced with threats, Hezekiah tried to appease Sennacherib by stripping the temple of its wealth. Was this a faithful decision? How can this apply to situations where we might be tempted to compromise our faith for peace? 5. Why did Hezekiah's officials tear their clothes after receiving Sennacherib's message? How should we respond when our faith is ridiculed? 6. How did Hezekiah's actions reflect his faith in God? How can we show our faith in challenging times? 7. Despite his faith, Hezekiah still faced trials and challenges. What does this tell us about the nature of faith and suffering? 8. What are the 'high places' in your life that may need to be torn down to honour God more fully? 9. Sennacherib's letter was designed to sow doubt and fear among the people of Judah. How can we resist such tactics today? 10. How does the history of Israel's disobedience and deportation serve as a warning for us today? 11. How can we maintain trust in God when facing personal, societal, or global crises? 12. How does Hezekiah's faith inspire you in your own faith journey? 13. In what ways are you challenged to be more like Hezekiah in your walk with God? 14. How can the fear and uncertainty experienced by the people of Judah teach us to handle similar feelings in today's world? 15. What lessons can we learn from Hezekiah's attempts to appease the Assyrians? 16. What does Hezekiah's story teach us about the consequences of both obedience and disobedience to God? 17. How does the response of Hezekiah's officials to Sennacherib's letter inform us about reacting to blasphemy and disrespect towards our faith? 18. How might the Assyrian threat to Judah parallel the challenges faced by Christians in the contemporary world? 19. What aspects of Hezekiah's character would you like to develop in your own life? 20. How can we ensure our trust in God doesn't waver even when facing seemingly insurmountable odds? Links 2 Kings 18:5 NIV 2 Kings 18:5 NLT 2 Kings 18:5 ESV 2 Kings 18:5 NASB 2 Kings 18:5 KJV 2 Kings 18:5 Commentaries Bible Hub