KING-SIZE MISTAKES

2 KINGS 20-21

Pastor Rick Jackson

 

I. HEZEKIAH’S KING-SIZE MISTAKE- OUTLIVING HIS USEFULNESS [20:1-21]

1. His Prayer & the Permissive Will of God [v. 1-11, Psalm 106:15]

And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.

2. His Pride & the Prophetic Word of God [v. 12-18, 2 Chr. 32:24-25]

In those days Hezekiah was sick to the death, and prayed unto the LORD: and he spake unto him, and he gave him a sign. But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem.

3. His Pronouncement & the Perfect Way of God [v. 19-21, Psalm 18:30]

As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.

II. MANASSEH’S KING-SIZE MISTAKE- OUTDOING HEATHEN NATIONS [21:1-18]

1. Ignoring God’s Word [v. 1-9]

2. Ignoring God’s Servants [v. 10-15, Hebrews 13:17]

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

3. Ignoring God’s Image [v. 16-18, Genesis 9:6]

Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.

 

III. AMON’S KING-SIZE MISTAKE- OUTSMARTING HIMSELF [21:19-26]

1. Following Evil [v. 19-21]

2. Forsaking God [v. 22]

3. Failing to See the Danger [v. 23-26]