The Aspects of Revival- a Forensic Look of the Reign of King

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The Aspects of Revival: A Forensic Look of the Reign of King Hezekiah Bible Study Guide May 10, 2020 Passage: 2 Kings 18:1 – 20:21 & 2 Chronicles 29:1 – 32:31 Background: King Hezekiah was the son of King Ahaz. Scripture says of his father King Ahaz that later in his life he became even more faithless to the Lord (2 Chronicles 28:22) and sacrificed to all sorts of gods, including the god of Damascus who had earlier defeated him. At his death the people did not bury him in the tombs of the kings but only in the city of Jerusalem (2 Chronicles 28:27). Hezekiah becomes king at age 25 and reigns for 29 years. He would have died 15 years earlier if the Lord had not saved him from a terrible illness. At the start of his reign he consecrates the house of the Lord, reinstalls the priests and Levites in active duty, and tears down all the idolatry throughout the land. Throughout all of his reforms he prospered greatly (2 Chronicles 31:21). 2 Kings provides a wonderful outline of the events of Kings Hezekiah while 2 Chronicles reflects the spiritual reforms brought about by his reign. Both texts show a king committed to the Lord in a way since the reign of King David. This guide will point out the different aspects of this time of revival in the life of Judah. Aspects of Revival Spiritual Revival 1. Repairs to the house of the Lord – 2 Chronicles 29:3 2. Consecration of the priests and the house of the Lord – 2 Chronicles 29:4-5 3. Removal of filth and idolatry from all the land of Judah - 2 Chronicles 29:16 & 2 Kings 18:4 4. City officials participate in the revival - 2 Chronicles 29:20-21 5. Renewed worship to the Lord - 2 Chronicles 29:29-30 6. Declaration given to keep the Passover as prescribed - 2 Chronicles30:5 7. Great quantities given to the house of the Lord - 2 Chronicles 31:6 8. Enrollment was very high in serving in the house of the Lord - 2 Chronicles 31:17 9. King Hezekiah & his leaders mourn & seek the Lord in time of need – 2 Kings 19:1-2 10. The prophet of Isaiah is brought in for his counsel and advice – 2 Kings 19:2 Question: Compare and contrast a modern-day revival to the spiritual revival of King Hezekiah. Revival of Faith – 2 Kings 19:1-2 1. King Hezekiah & his leaders mourn & seek the Lord in time of need 2. The prophet of Isaiah is brought in for his counsel and advice Question: What is God asking you now to step out on in faith that seems very scary? Are you praying prayers that require large amounts of faith? Revival of Perspective – 2 Chronicles 29:6-8 1. King Hezekiah recognized that Judah had a lot of problems because it was not following God’s law and was worshipping other gods. 2. King Hezekiah’s view of the world was informed by the Mosaic law and not the practices of the other nations. Question: What is your worldview? Is your worldview shaped more by society or the Word of God? Be honest with yourself on this question. Revival of Leadership – 2 Kings 18:1-7 King Hezekiah… 1. Trusted in the Lord – verse 5 2. Held fast to the Lord – verse 6 3. Obeyed the Lord – verse 3 4. Brought about significant reforms – verse 4 Question: Where does revival start in the life of leadership? Revival of Hope – found in the Word of God 1. Prophecy – 2 Kings 19:29-34 2. Miracles of God – 2 Kings 20:8-11 3. Testimony of God’s faithfulness – 2 Kings 19:19 Question: What can hope do in the lives of people? How is it important in revivals? Physical Revival 1. Assyrian camp destroyed by an angel of the Lord – 2 Kings 19:34-35 2. Healing of King Hezekiah 2 Kings 20:5-6 Question: What would a physical revival look like to you? .

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2 Chronicles 1:1 1 2 Chronicles 1:10 The Second Book of the Chronicles 1 And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly. 2 Then Solomon spake unto all Israel, to the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and to the judges, and to every governor in all Israel, the chief of the fathers. 3 So Solomon, and all the congregation with him, went to the high place that was at Gibeon; for there was the tabernacle of the congregation of God, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness. 4 But the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjath-jearim to the place which David had prepared for it: for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem. 5 Moreover the brasen altar, that Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made, he put before the tabernacle of the LORD: and Solomon and the congregation sought unto it.* 6 And Solomon went up thither to the brasen altar before the LORD, which was at the tabernacle of the congregation, and offered a thousand burnt offerings upon it. 7 ¶ In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee. 8 And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead. 9 Now, O LORD God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude.† 10 Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that * 1.5 he put: or, was there † 1.9 like…: Heb.
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2 CHRONICLES ‐ Chapter Outlines 1 9. Solomon and the Queen of Sheba 2 CHRONICLES [1] 10‐12. Rehoboam Over 2 Southern Tribes 2nd Chronicles is the Book of David’s Heritage. The narrative from 1st Chronicles continues 13. Jeroboam Over 10 Northern Tribes with the reign of Solomon, and the Kings of 14‐16. Good King Asa Judah down through Zedekiah and the 17‐20. Good King Jehoshaphat Babylonian Captivity. (note unholy alliance with Ahab) TITLE 21. Jehoram’s Reign [J] 1st & 2nd Chronicles (like Samuel & Kings) were 22. Only One Heir Left in the Royal Line of originally one Book. The Hebrew title Dibrey Christ, Joash Hayyamiym means “words (accounts) of the 23‐24. Reign of Joash [J] days.” The Greek (Septuagint) title, 25. Reign of Amaziah [J] Paraleipomenon, means “of things omitted.” This is rather misnamed, as Chronicles does 26. Reign of Uzziah [J] much more than provide omitted material as a 27. Reign of Jothan [J] supplement to Samuel & Kings. 28. Reign of Ahaz [J] The English title comes from Jerome’s Latin 29‐32. Reign of Hezekiah [J] Vulgate, which titled this Book Chronicorum 33. Reign of Manasseh (55) [J] Liber. 34‐35. Reign of Josiah [J] AUTHOR 36. The Babylonian Captivity The traditional author of Chronicles is Ezra the CHAPTER OUTLINES priest/scribe. The conclusion to 2nd Chronicles (36:22,23) is virtually identical with the 2 CHRONICLES 1 introduction to Ezra (1:1 3). Others choose to 1. Solomon began his reign with an act of leave the author anonymous, and call him the worship at the Tabernacle (2nd Chr.
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2 Chronicles 28:22-25 Even during this time of trouble, King Ahaz continued to reject the Lord. He offered sacrifices to the gods of Damascus who had defeated him, for he said, “Since these gods helped the kings of Aram, they will help me, too, if I sacrifice to them.” But instead, they led to his ruin and the ruin of all Judah. 2 Chronicles 28:22-25 The king took the various articles from the Temple of God and broke them into pieces. He shut the doors of the Lord’s Temple so that no one could worship there, and he set up altars to pagan gods in every corner of Jerusalem. 2 Chronicles 28:22-25 He made pagan shrines in all the towns of Judah for offering sacrifices to other gods. In this way, he aroused the anger of the Lord, the God of his ancestors. 2 Chronicles 29:3-11 In the very first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah reopened the doors of the Temple of the Lord and repaired them. He summoned the priests and Levites to meet him at the courtyard east of the Temple. 2 Chronicles 29:3-11 He said to them, “Listen to me, you Levites! Purify yourselves, and purify the Temple of the Lord, the God of your ancestors. Remove all the defiled things from the sanctuary. Our ancestors were unfaithful and did what was evil in the sight of the Lord our God. 2 Chronicles 29:3-11 They abandoned the Lord and his dwelling place; they turned their backs on him.
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YOU CAN UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE 2 Chronicles BOB UTLEY PROFESSOR OF HERMENEUTICS (BIBLE INTERPRETATION) STUDY GUIDE COMMENTARY SERIES OLD TESTAMENT VOL. 7B BIBLE LESSONS INTERNATIONAL MARSHALL, TEXAS 2017 INTRODUCTION TO 1 AND 2 CHRONICLES I. NAME OF THE BOOK A. The name of the book in Hebrew is “the words (events) of the days (years).” This is used in the sense of “a chronicle of the years.” These same words occur in the title of several books mentioned as written sources in 1 Kings 14:19,29; 15:7,23,31; 16:5,14,20,27; 22:46. The phrase itself is used over thirty times in 1 and 2 Kings and is usually translated “chronicles.” B. The LXX entitled it “the things omitted (concerning the Kings of Judah).” This implies that Chronicles is to Samuel and Kings what the Gospel of John is to the Synoptic Gospels. See How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth, by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart, pp. 127-148. As the Gospel writers under inspiration (see Special Topic: Inspiration) had the right to select, adapt, and arrange the life of Jesus (not invent actions or words), so too, the inspired authors of OT narratives (see Expository Hermeneutics: An Introduction, by Elliott E. Johnson, p. 169). This selection, adaptation, and chronological/thematic arrangement of words/events was to convey theological truth. History is used as a servant of theology. Chronicles has suffered, much as the Gospel of Mark did. They were both seen as “Readers Digest” summaries and not “a full history.” This is unfortunate! Both have an inspired message.