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Elizabethton Church of Christ Non-Profit Organization 137 East “C” Street U.S. Postage Paid King Hezekiah Elizabethton, TN 37643 Permit 175 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, Isaiah Memory Verse Elizabethton, TN 37643 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. Proverbs 14:34 Lesson 27–1 Hezekiah’s Reforms 2 Chronicles 29:1–11, 25–36 Questions from the Text Discussion Questions Suggested Hymns 1. How old was Hezekiah when he 1. When we realize that our worship 1. Rise Up, O Men of God (#66) became king of Judah? is not in compliance with God’s 2. We Praise Thee, O God (#446) 2. What instruments were used in law, how should we go about 3. Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus the restoration service? fixing this problem? (#483) 3. Who helped the priests finish the 2. Hezekiah demonstrated a sense 4. Come, We That Love the Lord work of offering the sacrifices? of urgency in this matter. Why (#619) Additional Reading is it so important to address 5. Who Is On the Lord’s Side? (#705) 2 Chronicles 30–31, 2 Kings 18:1–12 problems like this quickly? Lesson 27–2 Assyrian Threats 2 Kings 18:13–37 OR CURRENT RESIDENT Questions from the Text Discussion Questions Suggested Hymns 1. Where did Hezekiah get the 1. How did Rabshekah show his 1. A Mighty Fortress (#3) money to pay Sennacherib? ignorance about the true God 2. Onward Christ Soldiers (#418) 2. What did Rabshekah claim the of Israel? 3. There’s a Royal Banner (#577) LORD had told him? 2. Why was there no place like the 4. To Christ Be Loyal and Be True 3. In what language did Rabshekah land of Israel (cf. v 32) as far as (#589) speak to the Jews? the Jews were concerned? 5. Trust and Obey (#702) Additional Reading 3. If you were living in Jerusalem, The Elizabethton Edifier 2 Chronicles 32:1–19; Isaiah 36 how would you have felt? July 17, 2011 Lesson 27–3 Hezekiah’s Prayer 2 Kings 19:1–19 Minister : Roby Ellis Media Programs Questions from the Text Discussion Questions Suggested Hymns 1. What message did Isaiah send 1. Instead of prayer, where do 1. Did You Think to Pray? (#100) 423.542.5131 • Biblical Viewpoints [email protected] to Hezekiah? other people like to turn in 2. Kneel at the Cross (#308) WJHL – Sunday 8:00am 2. Where did Hezekiah go when he times of distress? 3. Pray All the Time (#422) Secretary : Janice Jamison • TV Sunday School received Rabshekah’s letter? 2. Why is it important to make 4. Sweet Hour of Prayer (#485) [email protected] WJHL – Sunday 8:30am 3. What request did Hezekiah prayer a part of our daily life 5. What a Friend We Have in Jesus make in his prayer? even when things are good? (#623) • Missionary : Yahyire Pinedo (Lima, Peru) In Search of the Lord’s Way Additional Reading 3. Why does God want us to pray? Fox – Sunday 7:30am Schedule of Services Isaiah 37:1–20 • Arise to Truth (Radio) Sunday – 10:00am, 11:00am, 6:30pm Lesson 27–4 God’s Deliverance 2 Kings 19:20–37 Wednesday – 7:00pm WZAP (AM 690) – Tuesday/Thursday 2:00pm Questions from the Text Discussion Questions Suggested Hymns 1. What did Isaiah tell Hezekiah 1. How had God used the Assyrians 1. God Will Take Care of You (#31) Elders (1 Timothy 3:1 –7) Deacons (1 Timothy 3:8 –13) about his prayer? to accomplish His purposes? 2. Faith Is the Victory (#97) George Ellis Dale Fair Quinton Adams George Adkins 2. Who would defend Jerusalem 2. How has God used other empires 3. He Is Able to Deliver Thee (#171) Willie Holsclaw Dempsey Jordan Dan Bowman Mark Cartier against Sennacherib? and governments since the 4. Victory in Jesus (#596) Ken Shepard Arlie Vaughn Leland Dauksch Kenny Eller 3. How many did the angel kill? days of the Assyrians to 5. Out of My Bondage (#689) Clark Ellis John Holsclaw 4. Who killed Sennacherib? benefit His people or to bring The church es of Christ salute you. Charles Reeves Steve Roberts Additional Reading about His Will? 3. Does God still do this today? Romans 16:16 Sam Taylor Bart Walker 2 Chron. 32:20–23; Isa. 37:21–38 .
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