Men's Ministry
Please read II Kings 19:1-7
1. Chapter 19 starts out with, “As soon as King Hezekiah heard it.” Heard what? See the end of chapter 18.
2. When confronted with the news, Hezekiah tore his clothes and put on sackcloth. Why? What does this mean?
3. Why did Hezekiah go into the Temple? I thought only priests were allowed in the Temple.
4. In the previous chapter, the Rabshakeh (the royal spokesman) made several boasts and claims. Overall, he said that there is no hope for Jerusalem and Hezekiah should simply surrender. Who was he really speaking to? Was it Hezekiah’s negotiating team? Hezekiah (although he wasn't physically present)? Or someone else? Check II Kings 19:4 and 19:6 for a clue.
2. When confronted with the news, Hezekiah tore his clothes and put on sackcloth. Why? What does this mean?
3. Why did Hezekiah go into the Temple? I thought only priests were allowed in the Temple.
4. In the previous chapter, the Rabshakeh (the royal spokesman) made several boasts and claims. Overall, he said that there is no hope for Jerusalem and Hezekiah should simply surrender. Who was he really speaking to? Was it Hezekiah’s negotiating team? Hezekiah (although he wasn't physically present)? Or someone else? Check II Kings 19:4 and 19:6 for a clue.
Please read II Kings 19:8-13
5. In verse 9, Sennacherib hears that Tirhakah, the king of Cush was coming. Tirhakah was about to become Pharaoh of Egypt, but he was Ethiopian. (Cush usually refers to Ethiopia in the Bible.) How does this news fulfill Isaiah’s prophecy that God has Hezekiah’s back?
6. Sennacherib sends a message to Hezekiah in verses 10 through 13. What is the purpose of the message?
6. Sennacherib sends a message to Hezekiah in verses 10 through 13. What is the purpose of the message?
Please read II Kings 19:14-19
7. We find Hezekiah going to the Temple again. This time he spreads out the letter from Sennacherib and prays. What can we learn about Hezekiah from this? What can we learn about God from Hezekiah’s prayer?
Please read II Kings 19:20-27
8. This is a long poem. To whom is the poem addressed? To whom would you expect it to be addressed?
9. Why did Isaiah send it to Hezekiah? See verse 20.
10. Who is the “virgin daughter of Zion?”
11. In verses 23 and 24, the poem quotes what Sennacherib was saying and it’s all about him. Who is it really all about? Who else thinks it’s all about him? Also see Isaiah 14:12-14. Who do you think Isaiah 14:12-14 is talking about (hint: it’s not Sennacherib)?
9. Why did Isaiah send it to Hezekiah? See verse 20.
10. Who is the “virgin daughter of Zion?”
11. In verses 23 and 24, the poem quotes what Sennacherib was saying and it’s all about him. Who is it really all about? Who else thinks it’s all about him? Also see Isaiah 14:12-14. Who do you think Isaiah 14:12-14 is talking about (hint: it’s not Sennacherib)?
Please read II Kings 19:29-31
12. What does Isaiah mean when he says, “this shall be a sign for you?”
13. Verse 31 refers to a “remnant.” Do you know the doctrine of the remnant? See, for example, I Kings 19:14, 18.
13. Verse 31 refers to a “remnant.” Do you know the doctrine of the remnant? See, for example, I Kings 19:14, 18.
Please read II Kings 19:32-37
14. It’s hard for us to understand the ancient horror of a siege, when a city was surrounded by a hostile army and trapped into a slow, suffering starvation. God draws a line in the sand in verses 32 and 33. Why does He do this?
15. God defended the city. Why? Has God defended and blessed you, even though you didn't deserve it? When He did that, who did He do it for?
16. God said that the Assyrians would not come into the city and wouldn't even shoot an arrow there. How did He fulfill this promise that probably seemed impossible to the people?
17. God judged the Assyrian army. What about Sennacherib? Was he judged? How? Did his sons have any choice in the matter? Were they merely God’s puppets?
15. God defended the city. Why? Has God defended and blessed you, even though you didn't deserve it? When He did that, who did He do it for?
16. God said that the Assyrians would not come into the city and wouldn't even shoot an arrow there. How did He fulfill this promise that probably seemed impossible to the people?
17. God judged the Assyrian army. What about Sennacherib? Was he judged? How? Did his sons have any choice in the matter? Were they merely God’s puppets?