2 Kings Chapter 20 Discussion

This section brings the power of life and death to prominence. After Isaiah's prophecy about King Hezekiah's imminent death; the Lord chose to heed to his prayers and add 15 years to his life. He was also going to give deliverance from Assyria for His own purposes as well as "David's sake" (v. 6). Verses 9-11 show the sign asked for to confirm his healing at the Temple. That was a REVERSAL of the sun's position back to where it was before it was in the incident of Ahaz. That was when the sun AND moon were stopped; i.e. indicating the earth's rotation or a more complex reaction of various orbits or perhaps time itself being held back. Of course; now that the sun is back to where it was previously it takes some diligence searching the historical record for this; I believe some have done this. It surely would be as significant worldwide as the darkness for a few hours when Christ was dying.

The rest of the passage refers to Babylon being shown all the treasure. After the Assyrians eventually turned from appeasement to military foe; one would think such actions would be; as the Prophet Isaiah stated-be an unwise action. Hezekiah's character flaw also would be in not seeking God to delay further His diaspora predicted; instead of just being content that it wouldn't happen in his time. (v. 19). This shows short sightedness in general; especially in light of clear evidence of answered prayer. This is why we should always persevere in prayer and not grow weary in doing good. ( Galatians 6:9).

It's not over, last night I heard Trump signed the insurrection act. Don't look for confirmation from MSM -Fake news, but wait on the LORD, conditions will dramatically pick-up i.e. The military and special forces arresting Joe Biden and Hunter Biden and thousands of other high profilers.

Greetings Rick,

I believe that God has left the captial. Many have said they have lost faith in God. That is when I tell them the Lord is a gentlemen and will never force Himself on someone. So yes He may have removed us from under his umberall of protection. But we may that choice as a whole. Revelation says we will fae time of trails and great evil. So my suggestion is the keep praying and now pray for next president. Maybe he will get saved. Also remeber this is no suprise to the Lord. He has a plan and we should not go muck it up.

Matthew 13:13-16

13Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. 14And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive: 15For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. 16But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.

Hi Rick, I don't think we lost this country in one day. we've been working hard on that for a long time as a people apart from the politicians, Now hear is a nation HOLY AND CHOSEN. 1st Peter 2:9. But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an HOLY NATION, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into a marvelous light; And that is the same nation Jesus mentioned in Mathew 21:43. Therefor say I unto you, the kingdom of God shall be taken from you given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. That's the Church. understanding not clear of tares and leaven as you see in the scriptures, Proverb 16:18. Pride goes before a destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Look at the sin of Sodom as God compares Israel to them in Ezekiel 16:49-50. Behold, this was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom, pride, fulness of bread, and abundance of idleness was in her and in her daughters, neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy. And they were haughty, and committed abomination before me: therefore i took them away as I saw good. Now compare that to the early church in Acts 2:44-47.

I'm absolutely disgusted by what I've seen and is hard to feel hopeful by such rampant evil. I was praying for this country to turn around. I think God is letting this country destroy itself and be humbled. God has seen sodomy openly embraced, idolatry of money and power by Washington and the swamp, rewarding criminals and releasing them from prisons, while putting people in prison for protecting themselves and their families or exercising their free speech, attacking of Christians and those with conservative values, openly cheating, lying, and deceiving, and pushing propaganda through the media to deceive the masses. I've never seen anything like this. I trust that God will punish those who need punishing, will allow evil to be exposed and protect those trying to follow Him.

On this day January 6, 2021 we have lost our country to an evil political party. All of us need to pray that God will show us favor and stop this evil from destroying our country.

i am asking for prayer for myself. i am having health issues and ask you and your church to pray for me. thanks

That verse is for me in this day that the Lord have made. Glory HALLELUJAH to the God who created me and everyone in the world.

the sun is moving it is not stagnant

God can heal and extend our lives if we diligently seek Him. Hezekiah benefited from healing of his boils and a 15-year extension of his life by diligently seeking the Lord. He was informed of the wishes of God by Elijah. Today, our Elijah is the Holy Spirit. So, if we want to hear God's Voice, we should seek that the Holy Spirit be in us.

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its always good to do good. Hezekiah was added 15 yrs for there is something good he did and made God to remember.

We should always submit to the Almighty God in all things with a humble heart. Always giving HIM thanks for what HE does for us. We are to take advantage of every opportunity to share what HE does for us. There are times what we want is not within HIS will, therefore we should thank HIM and accept it. We must not be haughty or allow pride get in the way of being obedient to the Almighty God

Peggy, Amen Hezekiah was full of pride and short sighted and not as grateful for his healing, length of life, and other victories that GOD gave him. Some biblical scholars believe he lived to long and should have obeyed GOD's plan to call him home when he called. Glory be to GOD in the highest through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

what I learned was focus on healing given and give God the credit, but do not show the enemy
all you have because of this, his healing lead to pride. He was only happy because he would live
in peace rest his life time and gave no thought of his family and those who be left behind and nor did he try to teach them from this. Out if fear of dying he didn't make right choices when give more life.

2 king 20. I learnt to trust in God 's healing and to speak with wisdom. Thanks

what ever sinful creator living in your environment self being causing you not to worship God., Put off the old man putting on the new man walking in the spirit of Christ and not of flesh.

God words are true today ,we must be true to ourselves,..it will come to past.

Our same God that healed Hezikiah is able to heal me of my hearing lose, Lord I believe, help my unbelieve

This was the first time i read this chapter and it shows me how Jesus is loving and merciful

this man cried out to the Living God - He wanted life He wanted full assurance that he would go up to the House Of God in 3=Days He would recover from his sickness - God seen his tears What a merciful and caring God

This was a very interesting read.

God still answers prayer.

This is a very good book I enjoy reading it because it attracts my attention. I hope that everyone who reads it loves and cherishes it in their heart and soul. God really blessed in those times which you can see if you read the chapter.

I think it�s very unique how Hezekiah humbled his heart and God answered his prayer.

When King Hezekiah is given the ultimatum from GOD by Isaiah, the most profound prophet of the land, he was well assured GOD's word could not be corrupted and that GOD was a respecter of no man. He did not begin with contentions and debates on whether it would come to pass but knew that GOD does not lie nor repent. He immediately turns to the wall(Verse 2) with groaning and tears. He did not feel shy crying before his subjects as king but wept before the LORD of life asking GOD to remember him this time. When we are given deadlines and seemingly certain things in our life are not working out. Turning to the LORD in adoration, worship and supplication would rather be a shortcut than vain complaining.

This shows me God will move on our behalf if we walk upright before him. But he also shows that he was also moving on behalf of David his servant and ultimately for Gods own glory.