Isaiah & King Hezekiah Lesson Set
Scripture: 2 Kings 18:13-19:36, 2 Chronicles 32:1-22, Isaiah 36-37:37, Sirach 48:17-22
Memory Verse: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him." 2 Chronicles 32:7 (NIV)
- Holy Word Cinema: Students will watch the Superbook video, “Isaiah” and answer PowerPoint review questions.
- Art: Students will learn about the seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah and make their own seals with clay and use sealing wax to seal a word of good news for today.
- Construction: Students will learn about the water tunnel designed by King Hezekiah, build their own model of Jerusalem under siege and water tunnel with clay and learn how to tap into God’s provision during difficult times.
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Bible Background
This month’s story about King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah is an important story reminding us that we can rely on God to give us strength when we face tough times.
The story is unique because it is told in four different places in the Bible: 2 Kings 18-19, 2 Chronicles 32, Isaiah 36-37 and Sirach 48:17-22. Even more astounding is that there is an abundance of archeological evidence that correlates the Bible story from excavations found in Israel (both in the city of Jerusalem and the ruins of the city of Lachish) and in the ruins of the palace of King Sennacherib in ancient Assyria.
This period is a bit unfamiliar to many in the church, so it would be best to watch the recommended background videos linked to this month’s Bible Background section for those teaching to get a better handle on understanding of items shared in the various learning centers during the month.
It is absolutely remarkable that we have so many historical artifacts discovered from this time period that prove the historical facts behind this Bible story. Today one can actually walk through Hezekiah’s tunnel that he had dug to protect the water supply of Jerusalem. One can see the clay seal impressions that were made by the personal seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah. One can view depictions of the Assyrian attack on the Judean city of Lachish and see King Sennacherib’s account of how he made King Hezekiah feel like a bird in a cage when he surrounded the city of Jerusalem with his army.
A Lesson Set written by Rev. Ron Shifley of Immanuel Evangelical Church, Needville, TX
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