2 Kings 19:14-37 Sovereignty on Display

Today in Worship we continue looking at the Old Testament narratives in the book of 2 Kings. Following from last week, we are looking at the account of King Hezekiah’s reign in Judah during an impending Assyrian invasion. We see God’s sovereign, preserving grace at work in the lives of Hezekiah and the remnant of Judah. A key question for us all to consider in light of this passage is this: who or what in our lives do we seek to give us a sense of security or control?

Read Online: 2 Kings 19:14-37

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What Keeps A King Up At Night 2 Kings 18

Today in Worship we welcome Reverand Mike Wenzler, campus minister with RUF at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. "Life is often filled with joys and sorrows; 2 Kings 18 is no different. King Hezekiah was a great king yet still he faced challenges that would give many of us nightmares for years. His faith was challenged and yet God was still at work. We should all be encouraged to see God's faithfulness despite the many fears that challenge our faith. Pay attention to two key ideas: "trust" and "deliverance." 

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Fear and Following the Lord (2 Kings 17: 34-41)

Today in Worship…we are reminded of the necessity to not only worship the right God, but to worship God rightly. In 2 Kings 16-17 we see the northern kingdom, Israel, exiled into Assyria due to their idolatry. In Judah to the south, there is a form of worshipping the God of Abraham, but they do not fear the Lord and do not follow his statues. In 17:34-41 we have a summation that could apply to today, how generation after generation worship is corrupt.

Read Online: 2 Kings 17: 34-41

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2 Kings 12:1-16 Repairing God's Temple

In this message...while king after king in the north fails to honor God, there is a king in Judah, who “did what was right in the eyes of the Lord.” Jehoash, under the tutelage of Jehoiada the priest, engages in a Temple restoration project in 2 Kings 12:1-16. After years of the false worship of Baal, the nation of Judah joins together to focus on true worship. However, the writer of 2 Kings notes that all is not perfect, the people still went to the high places to make sacrifices. Godly influences are vital, but a personal commitment to right worship if vital.



Read Online: 2 Kings 12:1-16