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In our fast-moving, fallen world, we are all just a text or call away ur world being turned upside down. So, how would God have us handle crises when they develop in our personal or professional lives or in the life of our nation? Here’s how from an ancient king that knew a thing or three about crises.
Hezekiah was the 13th successor to King David on the Judean throne, followed a weak and idolatrous father, sparked a national revival, withstood an Assyrian invasion that captured every city in Judah except Jerusalem and requested and received a 15-year extension to his life (no, really!). Here’s King Hezekiah’s Crisis Response Guide:
- How to Response to a Spiritual Crisis
- How to Respond to a Personal Crisis
- How to Respond to a National Crisis
Key Takeaways:
- His story is recounted in detail in three separate passages in the Old Testament (2 Kings 16:20—20:21; 2 Chronicles 28:27—32:33; and Isaiah 36:1—39:8), so we should probably take note of the lessons from his life.
- A detailed look at the power, technological superiority and brutality of the Assyrian empire (Hezekiah’s nemesis) as well as some archaeological evidence of the Assyrian empire and Hezekiah’s still-standing engineering feat.
- Why Hezekiah destroyed the bronze serpent originally crafted by Moses; this is fascinating.
- How Hezekiah successfully called Judah to repentance and spiritual renewal.
- His mistakes in handling a personal crisis.
- How Hezekiah led well in the midst of terror and threats and weathered a siege that looked like the Judean “Alamo.”