He Trusted in the Lord God of Israel: 2 Kings 16–25

An interactive study of 2 Kings 16-25, focusing on the righteous leadership of Kings Hezekiah and Josiah. Learners will explore how to trust the Lord amid spiritual decay, handle modern challenges to faith, and find renewed commitment through the scriptures.

The Fall of Israel and the Faith of Hezekiah
- Summarize the historical context of the Assyrian invasion and the spiritual state of Israel and Judah.
- Analyze the righteous leadership of King Hezekiah as an example of trusting the Lord during times of crisis.
- Relate the taunts of the Assyrian army to modern challenges of faith, identifying ways to remain steadfast.
Josiah and the Power of the Scriptures
- Analyze the righteous leadership of King Josiah and his efforts to restore worship during a time of spiritual decay.
- Describe the impact that rediscovering the Book of the Law had on Josiah and the people of Judah.
- Design a personal commitment to scripture study based on Josiah's reaction to the word of God.