October 13, 2024
Chuck Whittaker
To Drift or Not to Drift
2 Kings 18-29/2 Chronicles 29-30
Examples of what it takes to stay
I. Not To Drift:
A. Drifting in his
B. Proactive
C. God Blessed his Anchored
D. Hezekiah was
E. He always
II. The Drifter:
A. An Anchored
B.
C. God
D.
E. Unlikely
F.
If you could go back twenty-thirty years and give yourself one piece of advice, what would it be?
Read 2 Kings 18:3, 5-6, 2 Chronicles 31: 20-21. How did Hezekiah demonstrate his commitment to restoring true worship in Judah (2 Chronicles 29:30, 2 Chronicles 30: 9-12)? What were the key elements of his reforms?
How did Hezekiah’s faith manifest during the Assyrian siege? What can we learn from his response to this threat? (2 Kings 18: 7; 2 Kings 20:1-6
2 Chronicles 32:24-26 and 32:31 describe both Hezekiah’s pride and his eventual humility. How do these contrasting attitudes affect his relationship with God? What lessons can we draw from this for our own lives?
How does Hezekiah’s prayer in 2 Kings 19:15-19 illustrate the importance of prayer and trust in God? How can we apply this to our own challenges?
2 Kings 21:3-9 and 2 Chronicles 33:3-7 describe Manasseh’s actions. How did his sins impact the people of Judah and their relationship with God?
Why do you think Manasseh, who grew up with a godly father like Hezekiah, turned away from God so dramatically? What can we learn from this?
What does 2 Chronicles 33:10-13 reveal about God’s character even in the face of Manasseh’s rebellion?
How does Manasseh’s response to his captivity demonstrate true repentance? What specific actions did he take?
How does Manasseh’s story illustrate the possibility of forgiveness and restoration even after committing terrible sins? What can we learn from Manasseh’s experience about God’s willingness to forgive and restore those who truly repent?
What does it mean to “humble ourselves greatly before God” as Manasseh did?
What is one key takeaway from Manasseh’s story that you will carry with you this week?