Light on a Hill

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Hezekiah is told to put his house in order but when he prays God hears and answers. He is given 15 more years. We see the Old Testament believers misunderstanding of death and what comes after. Jesus gave us more information about death. link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlyXov3-Z-B8EpRh8?e=bRMOw2

Hezekiah humbles himself before God and is rewarded, Sennacherib exalts himself and is humbled by God. Sennacherib failed to realize that he was merely a tool for God to use and will pay a significant price for his pride. Those who would be leaders had better take note of Sennacherib's mistake. God gives a sign that will last 3 years so that Jerusalem remembers that it was Him who delivered them. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlx6rrvCOcP_OFUtF?e=hwCEMq

Hezekiah finally turns to God for help as the Assyrians mock and blaspheme God, for which they will pay a heavy price. 185,000 soldiers will be killed in one night by The Angel of the Lord. There is non-biblical evidence that this siege actually happened. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlyAw1oKenxk-K3qa?e=zkXz3X

Sennacherib sends a threat to Hezekiah in writing which he lays before the alter of God. The Assyrian mistake was blaspheming God by equating Him to the false gods of the other nations they had conquered. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlxPF2ByVPUpijl3p?e=c53QvK

The Assyrian Rabshakeh attempts to use fear as a negotiating tactic with Hezekiah's ambassadors. He also uses lies, half-truths, and his misunderstanding of the true nature of God. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlxV3t3SSvKUl9hrd?e=86izO0

Mike sets up the detailed history leading up to the siege of Jerusalem in 701 B.C. Richard talks about the Assyrian negotiator's contempt for Hezekiah and the God of the Jews. Link to downloadable notes. Mike's https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlwkcc6VA8hmXNeu7?e=IPFaB7 Richard's https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlwihYAezwCFJwiEn?e=3elZTF

This chapter gives us a view of the future for those who have put their trust in Jesus. The impending transformation. The attitude of assurance is cultivated. Relief from physical difficulties. The Highway for the safety of the redeemed of God. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOln400cDgdfoyHfaJ?e=T2Y4u1

This chapter explains 2nd Peter Chapter 3. Judgment was not God's first message to mankind; it was that we would recognize our sin and ask for forgiveness. Edom is representative of all who are opposed to God and His purposes. Very vivid description of the consummation of God's dealings with man. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlnm_BqK_GY-1pyYt?e=Ca6hda

God declares what the judgment on the world will entail, but His hand of forgiveness is still extended. Edom is representative of all who oppose God. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlnpPe0Zq1dnvFosU?e=5KG9eW

We see the righteous conduct God requires and we find the basis for our three branches of government. God will be the righteous King, Law maker, and Judge. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlm5aCxdMIbzidK3X?e=oa8Ev9

Sennacherib deals treacherously with Hezekiah. Isaiah prays for God to be gracious and deliver them even though most of Jerusalem was worshipping Him out of habit and obligation rather than love. The Assyrians will be dealt with as they deal with others. This is also a reflection of how the end times events will occur when the earth is judged. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlmXpK3x9bk-7mA7Q?e=bpgbPA

Assyria breaks it's covenant with Jerusalem and God pronounces another "Woe" against them because of it. This is also a preview of the end times when God will judge all. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlmZdDQmsDjL9BhB_?e=wjpF8r

Isaiah warns Judah that trouble is coming because of their complacency toward God, but there will be a restoration when God sends His Spirit. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlly73zxWGKRFRC9n?e=vmGfcr

Jesus will be the righteous King during His 1,000-year reign where there will be perfect justice and rule. Those who are spiritually blind and deaf will see and hear. Fools and cheats will be exposed for who they actually are. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOllMig0OzIaLprN77?e=3xb0bW

Mike contrasts a righteous king (David) and a fool (Nabal). Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOllT1F9yzL6w8lLIc?e=01IVEY

When we seek the solutions to our problems in our own resources God is displeased. God lays out the consequences of Jerusalem going to Egypt for the solution to their Assyrian problem as Egypt will be of no help. God reiterates we are not to seek worldly solutions to our problems. When we fight a spiritual battle with fleshly weapons we will be defeated. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlkH22tjxk3oAvlYQ?e=YTUvnc

God repeats what He said in chapter 30, place your trust in me not the world. God will not let others sabotage His purposes. Egypt will be no help at all against the Assyrians. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlkB1WFP4vUjRhe1g?e=yx4P94

God longs to be gracious to Israel but their idolatry hinders that blessing. America is in the same situation now that Israel was as described in this chapter. Once a nation under God, now we've turned our back as a nation on Him. National repentance is needed to receive God's blessing. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlj8lyquBxFYn32lq?e=rtN4Ys

Isaiah circles back to warn again that an alliance with Egypt is not what God wants. Planning anything with consulting God will lead to trouble. Telling the truth risks offending some but we must tell the truth. Judah wants prophets that will tell them what they want to hear so they can continue on with their shallow lives and sin. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOljcWyZkLycjMkskp?e=xpNR0I

God rebukes "obligatory" worship with no thought behind it and informs the political leaders that it is impossible for them to hide their plans from Him. Israel still has a purpose in God's future plans. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOligWuu9lro9q94LB?e=8KBQGH

Political leaders hold secret meetings trying to hide from God, Isaiah calls them out. There is still a future for Israel. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlimeMJSgoK7uuXGO?e=tZ4uyC

Jerusalem's disinterest in the things of God leads to spiritual dullness and man-made traditions lead to the illegal arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus. The Pharisees break more than 22 laws in the process of that trial. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlh3JJT3KbTVRnAOI?e=Waymyx

Mike details the depth of Jerusalem's lack of concern and desire for spiritual things pertaining to God. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/t/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlh-_m93wJNZxXN69?e=ci5mO9

Ephraim also known as Israel (Northern Kingdom) will be conquered by Assyria because of their self-reliance. Judah should be taking notes, so they don't experience the same fate, but they don't. God will provide the cornerstone for our faith in the Messiah. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlhtWVBE0rR5yxC_z?e=ls48Yz