SERMONS

The Story: The Beginning of the End (Ch 16)
2 Kings 17: 5-7, 11-14, 18, 23, 1-7; Isa. 53
Pastor Rob Wilson
February 2, 2025
2 Kings 17: 5-7, 11-14, 18, 23, 1-7; Isa. 53
Pastor Rob Wilson
February 2, 2025
This morning at North Point Church we will be talking about "Voices". In Chapter 16 of the Story, the Northern Kingdom falls to the powerful Assyrian King and the people are led off into exile. The confident and bullying voice of the victorious Assyrian King then approaches the Southern Kingdom of Judah. He seeks to intimidate and badger into surrender. Hezekiah is the King of Judah and what he does in the face of this 'threatening Voice' is instructive to all of us who have our own "Voices" that seek to dishearten, devalue, and bully us. What King Hezekiah does is also instructive for those times when we are facing Goliath size obstacles that seem overwhelming and all powerful. The following questions can be used to reflect on today's message in your own personal journaling or with others.
Blessings,
Pastor Rob
- The Assyrian Army was strong, powerful, and threatening to invade Judah. Name and reflect on a time when someone or something more powerful than you bullied you or sought to intimidate you?
- King Hezekiah hears out the Assyrian commander, but then responds by seeking out God's guidance. Hezekiah goes to the Prophet Isaiah in an appeal for truth. What sources of truth can you appeal to when you feel overwhelmed, intimidated, or bullied?
- King Hezehiah also seeks out to God in prayer. Last week, the prophet Elijah taught us to listen for a 'still small voice' amidst the 'noise' of wind, fire, and earthquakes. Describe your prayer life and how you might endeavor to listen for God's voice amongst the noisy voices of this world.
Blessings,
Pastor Rob
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