Colossians 1:3-8 – Only the Gospel Bears Fruit
Paul and Timothy tell the Colossians they are always thanking God that only the Gospel bears fruit throughout the whole world. This was true in Colossae, too, as a man named Epaphras had delivered the Gospel to them and reported it’s work in and though…
Colossians 1:1-2 – A Word From God
Paul writes a letter to the Colossians, but to be sure, it’s a Word from God. Having saved a group of folks in Colossae, these saints have been gathered as a church now faithfully serving God. God is preparing to speak to them about Himself — Who He i…
Hezekiah – A Pompous Heart – 2 Chronicles 32
Hezekiah plays show-and-tell with a delegation from Babylon. However, instead of ever using the moment to declare the glory and provision of God, Hezekiah’s pompous heart takes all the credit for his possessions, projects, and political successes.
Hezekiah – A Prideful Heart – 2 Chronicles 32
Upon being healed, Hezekiah fails to return proper thanks to the Lord due to having a prideful heart. It’s a hard word, but the Lord must make us understand every bit of sin in us has its root in pride. As was true for Hezekiah,
Hezekiah – A Living Heart – 2 Kings 20
King Hezekiah becomes sick, so sick the Lord sends Isaiah the prophet to inform him he will die. The news causes Hezekiah to respond in prayer and bitter weeping. The Lord then has Isaiah speak a word of healing over the king,
Hezekiah – A Listening Heart – Isaiah 37
Hezekiah has placed the dire circumstances of Jerusalem surrounding by the enemy Assyrian forces into the hands of God. The Lord sends word to Hezekiah through the prophet Isaiah. Will Hezekiah listen despite the Lord’s words sounding farfetched?
Hezekiah – A Heart of Prayer – 2 Kings 19
With the city of Jerusalem surrounded by the enemy, King Hezekiah seeks the Lord in prayer. The Lord replies with a word through Isaiah the prophet, reassuring Hezekiah He will thwart Sennecherib, king of Assyria,
Hezekiah – A Steadfast Heart – 2 Kings 18
After the reforms have taken place, Hezekiah watches the Assyrians slowly expand their control closer to Jerusalem. Finally, the Assyrian king, Sennecherib, has Jerusalem surrounded. Despite paying Sennecherib’s financial demands,
Hezekiah – A Maturing Heart – 2 Chronicles 31
Hezekiah had celebrated a great Passover holiday with the people in Jerusalem. Now what would they do? Return back to their homes to continue in the status quo? Or would they continue their response to the Lord’s kindness by individually and communiall…
Hezekiah – A Humble Heart (2 Chronicles 30)
King Hezekiah of Judah continues reforms of the country, leading them away from idolatry and toward Almighty God. They recognize their prideful ways, and in humility turn to Him in repentance. They are moved to celebrate the Passover,