(Character Study, Part 2)

KING HEZEKIAH’S REVIVAL

     Hezekiah’s revival represented a return from spiritual decline to spiritual potency. This return represents the believer of that day living up to his spiritual position and privileges. It meant that as a citizen of a Kingdom, he was living in the Kingdom and enjoying Kingdom blessings.

 

The Blessed Means of King Hezekiah’s Revival

  1. A work of God: 2 Chron. 29:36
  2. A matter of faith: 2 Kgs. 18:5
  3. A matter of setting things in order: 2 Chron. 29:35
  4. A matter of Godly leadership: 2 Chron. 29:3-5; 32:3
  5. A matter of conviction: 2 Chron. 29:10; 30:19; 31:21
  6. A matter of challenge: 2 Chron. 2:11
  7. A matter of separation from the world: 2 Chron. 29:12-15, 18; 31:18
  1. A matter of setting priorities: 2 Chron. 29:20
  2. A matter of Bible preaching and teaching: 2 Chron. 30:6-9;

22, 27; 32:6

  1. The instructions: 2 Chron. 30:6-9
  2. The music: 2 Chron. 29:25-30
  3. The ceremonies: 2 Chron. 30:2, 13
  4. The timing: 2 Chron. 30:1
  5. The congregation: 2 Chron. 30:1
  6. A matter of Grace not Law: 2 Chron. 30:17-19

 

The Blessed Results of King Hezekiah’s Revival

  1. There was music: 2 Chron. 29:25-40; 30:21-22.
  2. True worship: 2 Chron. 19:28-30
  3. Thanksgiving: 2 Chron. 29:31
  4. Cooperation in serving the Lord: 2 Chron. 29:34
  5. Joy and rejoicing among believers: 2 Chron. 29:36; 30:4, 23, 26
  1. Concern for the spiritual welfare of others: 2 Chron. 30:1-12, 18-20
  1. Unity of spirit: 2 Chron. 30:12
  2. Increase in numbers: 2 Chron. 30:10, 25
  3. Whole congregation involved in the work of God: 2 Chron. 30:13-14; Prayers answered: 2 Chron. 30:27; 32:20
  1. Giving is increased and there is no lack in the support of the

Work: 2 Chron. 31:4-19 … this brings encouragement and

blessings:: 2 Chron. 31:8,10

  1. Everyone in the Kingdom prospers: 2 Chron. 31:10, 26
  2. God’s work executed faithfully and orderly: 2 Chron. 31:12-14
  1. The whole land is cleansed of filthiness and uncleanness: 2 Chron. 31:1
  1. Revival will bring adversity and opposition: Within: 2 Chron. 30:10; Without: 2 Chron. 32:1; and some drag their feet: 2 Chron. 29:34
  1. Revival brings victory over adversity and opposition: 2 Chron. 32L20-23
  2. The nation is militarily secure: 2 Chron. 32:1-8

 

The blessings of King Hezekiah’s Revival were accomplished without compromise or any dependence upon the flesh: 2 Chron. 32:8