The Story
Who was the King of Judah?
Hezekiah
Proverbs 3:5-6
How does this apply to Hezekiah?
Hezekiah couldn't understand how Jerusalem could survive - but he trusted anyway.
Yes, we might want to run away from where we are, but we certainly should never run away from who we are -- children of the living God who loves us, who is always ready to forgive us, and who will never, ever forsake us.
President Holland
Fear not, though the enemy deride; Courage, for the Lord is on ___ ___.
"our side"
Which nation surrounded Jerusalem?
Assyria
Helaman 5:12
How does this apply to Hezekiah?
Jersualem stood because Hezekiah stood on the Lord.
Do not let your God deceive you.
Assyrians
Let us all press on in the work of the Lord, That when life is o'er we may ___ _ ___.
"gain a reward"
The people's faith and trust in God.
Ether 12:6
How does this apply to Hezekiah?
Hezekiah didn't receive deliverance until after he chose to trust.
I trusted in the Lord God of Israel
Hezekiah
We will heed not what the wicked may day, But the Lord alone __ __ ___.
"we will obey"
How did the Lord deliver Jerusalem?
An angel of the Lord destroyed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers.
Alma 26:27
How does this apply to Hezekiah?
Hezekiah put his trust in God.
Fear not; believe only
President Holland
If we do what's right we have no need to fear, For the Lord, our ____, will ever be near.
"helper"
Why do you think Hezekiah remained faithful? (2 Kings 18:5-7)
He trusted and obeyed God. The Lord was with him, blessed him, and helped him stand strong against Assyria.
Mosiah 24:13-15
How does this apply to Hezekiah?
Do no be afraid
Isaiah
In the days of trial his ____ he will cheer, And prosper the cause of truth.
"Saints"