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The Holy One of Israel May 21, 2017

King & 36-39 Introduction Isaiah is quoted 411 times in the New Testament. The book prophesizes in stunning detail a broad range of the ministry of Jesus Christ 700 years before Jesus was born. Date 740 – 680 BC. Judah (Southern Kingdom) was about to follow the same example of disobedience as the Northern Kingdom, who were taken captive by the Assyrians in 722 BC. The book has two overall parts: Chapters 1-39 Judgment Chapters 40-66 Comfort, including the My Servant passages

The Threat of War against Judah, Is 7-9 Situation: Two kings, , king of , and , king of Israel, are seeking to attack Judah, and create a coalition to go against Isaiah instructs to Trust the Lord, but Ahaz chooses not to trust God, but rather to go to Assyria for help, , This put Judah under obligation to Assyria. Is 8:6-8 Assyria will invade Judah like a flood, This was fulfilled during the reign of Hezekiah. Is 36-37. Assyria surrounded , but unable to capture the city. Rabshakeh Taunts Judah, Is 36 Vs 2 Rabshakeh takes a stand at the same place Isaiah spoke, Is 7:3 vs 4 the Real Question: What is the ______that you have? Three options: vs 6 Rely on Egypt vs 7 Trust in your God vs 8 Make a bargain with Assyria vs 13-18 Rabshakeh speaks to all the people, all the other gods have failed The Responses of Hezekiah, Is 37:1-20 vs 2-4 Hezekiah sends his scribe and elders to Isaiah and asks Isaiah to pray Principle: Be quick to ______, and ask others to ______Vs 6-7 The Lord responds through Isaiah: Do not be afraid The king will hear a rumor, will return to Assyria, and be killed vs 8-13 Rabshakeh goes to , but leaves his army surrounding Jerusalem Sends a letter to Hezekiah detailing all the other kings that have fallen vs 14-20 The Prayer of Hezekiah, an example of Kingdom Prayer Praise of Who God Is, Boldness in asking God to hear and to see Deliver us, Purpose: that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You along Lord, are God.

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The Response of God, Is 37:21-38 vs 21 Because you have prayed to Me about Sennacherib… vs 22-29 Pronouncement against Sennacherib vs 24 You have said, “with my many chariots…” vs 26 But God says, “From ancient times I have planned it… “ vs 29 because of your arrogance… vs 30-35 God’s promise to Hezekiah vs 33 He will not come into this city vs 35 I will defend this city to save it vs 36-38 God delivers on His promise, 185,000 Assyrian soldiers wake up dead The Prism of Sennacherib, “like a bird in a cage” (external evidence) The Account of Hezekiah in -20 The Political Narrative of the Kings, (both Northern and Southern Kingdoms) vs 2-3 Became king at 25 yrs old, reigned for 29 yrs, a good king vs 13-16 Hezekiah offers tribute in an attempt to appease Sennacherib vs 20 and how he made the pool and the conduit and brought water into the city

The Account of Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 29-32 The Spiritual Narrative of the Southern Kings Chap 29, Massive spiritual reforms, repaired the temple, consecrated priests, re-instated sacrifices Chap 30 Restored the Feast of Passover, Unleavened Bread Chap 31 Destroyed altars to idols, re-instated the giving of tithes Chap 32 Yet after all this, Assyria invades Judah (a Principle of Life) vs 2-8, 30 Hezekiah’s preparation before the siege, including diverting the water vs 20-22 Summary of God saving Judah

Summary of Events (Dr Heater notes) 1. Sennacherib began his westward campaign to put down rebellion. Is 36:1; 2 Kings 18:13; 2 Chron 32:1 2. Hezekiah prepared for the battle, 2 Chron 32:2-8 3. With the fall of Lachish, Hezekiah sent messengers to placate Sennacherib and to offer him tribute, 2 Kings 18:14-22. 4. Sennacherib took the tribute, but still sent the Rabshakeh to threaten Jerusalem. Hezekiah prayed and God promised deliverance through a rumor, 2 Kings 19:1-9; Is 37:1-9. 5. Sennacherib withdrew because of the rumor about Egypt, but sent intimidating letters to Hezekiah, 2 Kings 19:10-13; Is 37:10-13. 6. Hezekiah prays to the Lord about the letters, 2 Kings 19:14; Is 37:14; 2 Chron 32:20. 7. God promises deliverance and 185,000 Assyrians died, 2 Kings 19:35-37; Is 37:36-38, 2 Chron 32:21-23.

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