The Story
Who was the king of Judah?
Hezekiah
Fear not, though the enemy deride; Courage, for the Lord is on ____ _____.
Our side.
"Yes, we might sometimes 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 Nelson
Proverbs 3:5–6. How does this apply to Hezekiah?
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not on thy own understandings."
Hezekiah couldn't understand how Jerusalem would survive -- but he trusted anyway.
Which nation surrounded Jerusalem?
Assyria
Let us all press on in the work of the Lord, That when life is o’er we may_____ ___ ______;
Gain a reward.
"Do not let your God deceive you."
Assyrians
Helaman5:12. How does this apply to Hezekiah?
"Remember...it is upon the rock of our Redeemer..."
Jerusalem stood because Hezekiah stood on the Lord.
Instead of attacking first, what do the Assyrian's attack?
We will heed not what the wicked may say, But the Lord alone ___ ___ ______.
"He trusted in the Lord God of Israel."
Scripture about Hezekiah
Ether 12:6 How does this apply to Hezekiah?
"Ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith"
Hezekiah did not receive deliverance until after he chose to trust in God.
How did the Lord deliver Jerusalem?
An angel of the Lord destroyed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers in the night
If we do what’s right we have no need to fear, For the Lord, our ______, will ever be near;
Helper
"Fear not, believe only."
President Nelson
Alma 26:27 How does this apply to Hezekiah?
"...we did put our trust in God, and he delivered us"
This is exactly what Hezekiah did and the Lord followed through and delivered the people of Jerusalem.
What did it say in 2 Kings about how Hezekiah remained faithful?
2 Kings 18:5-7 Hezekiah trusted and obeyed God. He "clave" unto the Lord, followed him and kept God's commandments.
In the days of trial his _____ he will cheer, And prosper the cause of truth.
Saints
"Be not afraid"
Isaiah
Mosiah 24:13-15 How is this similar to Hezekiah's story?
"...I will ease the burdens which are put upon your shoulders..."
Sometimes God changes us before he changes our trials or circumstances.