“My son, hear the instruction of your father, and do not forsake the law of your mother” (Prov 1:8). With the death of Hezekiah, whom “all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem honored…at his death” (2 Chron 32:33), his son Manasseh ascended the throne. You may recall that Joseph named one of his sons Manasseh. The name means […]
Imagine you hear the doorbell ring one day. To your utter shock, an emissary of some wealthy prince is at the door. “His Majesty would like you to attend his wedding to the princess of his dreams. Your needed wardrobe, travel, and accommodation expenses will be all covered.” But the prince also asks a favor. […]
“Like the blind man, if you can’t see Jesus in the New Testament, go and soak a while in the Old!” —D.W.G. We’ve come to the last chapter of Hezekiah’s earthly sojourn, his extra 15 years drawing to a close. Seven verses encapsulate his life (2 Chron 32:27-33). First are recorded the material blessings he […]
The Chronicler briefly mentions one of the most remarkable events in Hezekiah’s storied life. At this point, the king was in his early 40s. “In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death, and he prayed to the Lord; and He spoke to him and gave him a sign” (2 Chron 32:24). The sentence leaves us with […]
“The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life” ( Job 33:4). Surely people who defy God aren’t thinking clearly. This isn’t just biting the hand that feeds you. It’s rebelling against the One who just gave you that heartbeat! Remember how Pilate boasted, “Do You not know that I […]
Here’s a true story about a 108-year old man and a miraculous seed! […]
Faith fortifies God’s people. But facts fortify us, too. And a face-off between God and the foe would be nice! As a result of his encouraging speech to the army and the general population in Jerusalem, “the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah” (2 Chron 32:8). But, as you might expect from […]
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My maternal grandfather was my hero. But when I was a little fellow he ended up at death’s door due to a serious case of medical malpractice. But even there, in the Valley of the Shadow, he had the certain knowledge of that Special Presence walking at his side. This text was painted by my […]