King Hezekiah: His Crisis

(Character Study, Part 3) KING HEZEKIAH’S CRISES There were three great crises in the life of King Hezekiah: A national or military crisis: 2 Kgs. 18-19:37; 2 Chron. 32:9-                   22; Isa. 36-37 A physical crisis: 2 Kgs. 20:1-11; 2 Chron. 32:24; Isa. 38:1-22...

King Hezekiah: His Revival

(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...

King Hezekiah: His Kingdom

(Character Study, part 1)   INTRODUCTION:       When we think of King Hezekiah, it may be said: (1) He was a rare character; (2) He was an honorable character; and (3) He was a blessed character.  His name means “Jehovah is Strength.”      In Israel’s darkest hour,...

Jonah: Runaway Witness

Romans 10:6-15; Matthew 12:39-41; Luke 11:29-32       Jonah, the reluctant soul winner, is spoken of favorably in 2 Kings 14:25 as the prophet who predicted Israel’s growth and prosperity during the reign of Jeroboam II. However, it is this same Jonah who is the...

Centurion-Cornelius

By Harry Bultema  We want to consider the first 20 verses of Acts Chapter 10. It is divided into two divisions: (1) the man, and (2) his memorial.  Cornelius was one of the many soldiers of ancient Rome. It was his gruesome task to drive the cold steel into the heart...