Encouragement with Words HEZEKIAH Encouragement with Words 2 Chron 32:1 - 23

What does 200,000 people look like? This crowd is about the size of the army Hezekiah saw.

The Narrative: V1: Sennacherib’s attack Vs 2-5: Hezekiah’s preparations Vs 6-8: Hezekiah’s encouragement Vs 9-19: The Assyrians’ Challenge V20: Hezekiah prays with Isaiah Vs 21-23: God Saves Judah.

What can this passage teach us? Facet Action point Encouragement is important in the darkest times. Encouragement is best when combined with wise actions. Encouragement looks beyond the physical to the spiritual. When doubt strikes, seek encouragement from God. Look for opportunities to encourage people. Encouragement shouldn’t be a substitute for help. Remember that God is greater than anything we will ever face. When encouraging, look into God’s word – scripture.

Open worship time: What is one way that God has encouraged you? ONE SENTENCE prayer thanking God for this.