Kings Who Trusted and Kings Who Failed
What to notice today
Today contrasts two responses to God's word: King Ahaz of Judah rejected Isaiah's promise and relied on human alliances instead, while King Hezekiah trusted God and experienced miraculous deliverance. Hebrews opens by declaring that God has spoken definitively through His Son, the radiant reflection of God's glory, establishing Jesus as superior to all creation and calling believers to hold fast to Him rather than drifting away from His salvation.
Today's Quiz
What did King Ahaz refuse to do when Isaiah offered him a sign from God?
How many Assyrian soldiers were killed in response to King Hezekiah's prayer?
According to Hebrews, what is the Son's relationship to God's glory?
When facing uncertainty or crisis, do you tend to rely on visible human resources like Ahaz did, or do you trust God's promises even when they seem impossible—as Hezekiah eventually learned to do?
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