(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
- A work of God: 2 Chron. 29:36
- A matter of faith: 2 Kgs. 18:5
- A matter of setting things in order: 2 Chron. 29:35
- A matter of Godly leadership: 2 Chron. 29:3-5; 32:3
- A matter of conviction: 2 Chron. 29:10; 30:19; 31:21
- A matter of challenge: 2 Chron. 2:11
- A matter of separation from the world: 2 Chron. 29:12-15, 18; 31:18
- A matter of setting priorities: 2 Chron. 29:20
- A matter of Bible preaching and teaching: 2 Chron. 30:6-9;
22, 27; 32:6
- The instructions: 2 Chron. 30:6-9
- The music: 2 Chron. 29:25-30
- The ceremonies: 2 Chron. 30:2, 13
- The timing: 2 Chron. 30:1
- The congregation: 2 Chron. 30:1
- A matter of Grace not Law: 2 Chron. 30:17-19
The Blessed Results of King Hezekiah’s Revival
- There was music: 2 Chron. 29:25-40; 30:21-22.
- True worship: 2 Chron. 19:28-30
- Thanksgiving: 2 Chron. 29:31
- Cooperation in serving the Lord: 2 Chron. 29:34
- Joy and rejoicing among believers: 2 Chron. 29:36; 30:4, 23, 26
- Concern for the spiritual welfare of others: 2 Chron. 30:1-12, 18-20
- Unity of spirit: 2 Chron. 30:12
- Increase in numbers: 2 Chron. 30:10, 25
- Whole congregation involved in the work of God: 2 Chron. 30:13-14; Prayers answered: 2 Chron. 30:27; 32:20
- 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
- Everyone in the Kingdom prospers: 2 Chron. 31:10, 26
- God’s work executed faithfully and orderly: 2 Chron. 31:12-14
- The whole land is cleansed of filthiness and uncleanness: 2 Chron. 31:1
- 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
- Revival brings victory over adversity and opposition: 2 Chron. 32L20-23
- 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