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The Power and Privilege of Prayer
Series Second Kings
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*CONGREGATIONAL READING: 2 Kings 19:1-37 *
I. HISTORICAL EXPLANATION OF OUR TEXT
Reforms from Hezekiah
- the righteous reign of Hezekiah, 18:1-8
- the Rabshakeh of Sennacherib speaks, 18:13-37
Reassurance from Isaiah - Hezekiah hears the report, 19:1
- Hezekiah sends officers to Isaiah, 19:2-5
- holy words of encouragement for Hezekiah, 19:6-7
Rabshakeh's Return to Assyria - a rumor causes Rabshakeh's return, 19:8
- a rebuking letter from Sennacherib for Hezekiah, 19:9-13
Receiving a Letter from Sennacherib - Hezekiah goes to the house of the LORD, 19:14
- Hezekiah prays before the LORD, 19:15-19
Response of the LORD through Isaiah - a prophecy concerning Sennacherib, 19:20-28
- a prophetic sign for Hezekiah, 19:29-31
- a prophetic promise to Hezekiah, 19:32-34
- a prophecy comes to pass, 19:35-37
II. HOLY APPLICATION FROM OUR TEXT
A Soul Saved by God's Grace Prays (Power)
- consulting God's prophetic Word, vv2-5
- coming into God's presence, v14
- calling unto a holy God, v15
- complaining that God Himself has been offended, vv16-18
- crying out for help, 19
- a. components behind the model prayer, Matt 6:9-13
A Sovereign God's Eternal Workings (Secret)
- "I determined it long ago" v25
- "and your complacency has come into My ears" v28
A Savior Who Can Be Trusted in All Things (Privilege)
- Jesus paid the price for our guilt & shame
- a. "hallowed be Your name" Matt 6:9
- Jesus provides us access to the Father's presence, plans, purposes
- a. "Your kingdom come. Your will be done" Matt 6:10
- Jesus promotes His kingdom through our faithful prayers
- a. "give us…forgive us… lead us… deliver us" Matt 6:11-13
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Sermon ID | 119211929151414 |
Duration | 44:34 |
Date | Nov 7, 2021 |
Category | Sunday - AM |
Bible Text | 2 Kings 19:25; Matthew 6:9-13 |
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