Hezekiah: Upholding the Truth (MACBS)

The class examines King Ahaz's reign, focusing on his wickedness and the chaos it brought to Judah. It highlights his rejection of God's ways and his reliance on Assyria, emphasizing the consequences of sin and the importance of trusting in God.

Passages: 2 Kings 16:1-20, 2 Chronicles 28:1-27

The class discusses Hezekiah's reign, focusing on his dedication to God and the reformation of worship in the temple. Hezekiah is portrayed as a type of Christ, breaking away from his father's sins and restoring true worship.

Passages: Isaiah 14:28-31, 2 Kings 18:1-8, 2 Chronicles 29:1-20

The class explores Hezekiah's efforts to restore worship in Judah, emphasizing the importance of personal and communal dedication to God. It highlights themes of repentance, yielding to God, and the practical application of faith through service and worship.

Passages: 2 Chronicles 29:20-27, 2 Chronicles 30:6-9, Isaiah 55:6, Matthew 4:14-17

The class discusses Hezekiah's reign, focusing on his faith and the challenges he faced from the Assyrian empire. It covers his efforts to restore temple worship and his refusal to make a covenant with Egypt, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God.

Passages: 2 Kings 18:13-18, Isaiah 28:14-16, Isaiah 30:1-3, Isaiah 55:11, 2 Chronicles 32:30

The class explores Hezekiah's leadership during the Assyrian siege, emphasizing his reliance on God and encouragement to the people. It highlights the importance of trusting in God's protection and the lessons from biblical figures who faced similar trials.

Passages: 2 Chronicles 32, Isaiah 26, 2 Kings 18, 1 Samuel 17, Zechariah 14

The class explores Hezekiah's faith and perseverance during his reign and illness, drawing parallels to the challenges faced by the Philippian ecclesia. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining faith and resisting worldly influences, encouraging ecclesial unity and active participation in the ecclesia.

Passages: 2 Chronicles 32:22, 2 Kings 20:1, Isaiah 53:10, Philippians 4:6