Hezekiah: Upholding the Truth (MACBS)
Classes
Class 1: Ahaz Shut Up the Doors of the House of the LORD
The class examines King Ahaz's reign, focusing on his wickedness and the chaos it brought to Judah. It highlights his rejection of God's ways and his reliance on Assyria, emphasizing the consequences of sin and the importance of trusting in God.
Class 2: Hezekiah Opened the Doors of the House of the LORD
The class discusses Hezekiah's reign, focusing on his dedication to God and the reformation of worship in the temple. Hezekiah is portrayed as a type of Christ, breaking away from his father's sins and restoring true worship.
Class 3: The People that Walked in Darkness Have Seen a Great Light
The class explores Hezekiah's efforts to restore worship in Judah, emphasizing the importance of personal and communal dedication to God. It highlights themes of repentance, yielding to God, and the practical application of faith through service and worship.
Class 4: Why Should the King of Assyria Come and Find Much Water
The class discusses Hezekiah's reign, focusing on his faith and the challenges he faced from the Assyrian empire. It covers his efforts to restore temple worship and his refusal to make a covenant with Egypt, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God.
Class 5: Sent to Reproach the Living God
The class explores Hezekiah's leadership during the Assyrian siege, emphasizing his reliance on God and encouragement to the people. It highlights the importance of trusting in God's protection and the lessons from biblical figures who faced similar trials.
Class 6: The Captain of My People
The class explores Hezekiah's faith and perseverance during his reign and illness, drawing parallels to the challenges faced by the Philippian ecclesia. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining faith and resisting worldly influences, encouraging ecclesial unity and active participation in the ecclesia.