1. What does Hezekiah's reaction to the Babylonian envoys say about his character?

2. How does this chapter portray the consequences of pride?

3. How can you relate the concept of misplaced trust shown in this chapter to your own life?

4. What lessons can we learn from Hezekiah's actions when dealing with people who admire or flatter us?

5. Why do you think Hezekiah showed the envoys all his possessions? How does this relate to the temptation of showing off our successes today?

6. How did Hezekiah respond to Isaiah's prophecy? What does this tell us about his faith?

7. How can Hezekiah's passive acceptance of God's judgement be applied in our modern context?

8. What does the prophecy of the Babylonian captivity imply about God's sovereignty and judgement?

9. How does the concept of God's judgement presented in this chapter affect your understanding of God?

10. How should we react when facing impending consequences of our past actions, as Hezekiah did?

11. Can you identify a time in your life when you acted out of pride like Hezekiah?

12. How can we ensure that our success does not lead us into temptation and pride?

13. In what ways does our society encourage behavior similar to Hezekiah's display of wealth?

14. What measures can we put in place to avoid becoming prideful in our achievements?

15. How does Hezekiah's response to the prophecy challenge or support your view on dealing with the consequences of your actions?

16. How would you have responded to Isaiah's prophecy if you were in Hezekiah's place?

17. How can you apply the lesson of Hezekiah's misplaced trust to your own life?

18. What can this chapter teach us about accepting God's will even when it is unfavorable?

19. If you were to share the lesson from this chapter with someone who is not a Christian, how would you present it?

20. How does Isaiah 39 challenge you to reflect on your own life and actions?