When was the last time you ran into an “Ahaz?” I think the wacko sea captain that chased Moby Dick is the only Ahaz I’ve ever heard of—well, besides the scoundrel-king we’ll talk about today. King Ahaz, son of Jotham and father of Hezekiah, was the twelfth king of Judah and nearly destroyed the nation with his idolatry. Dates of …
Who Is Hezekiah?
Hezekiah is an Old Testament king that I’m excited to meet in heaven. I have this image of him in my head—tall, dark, and handsome sort. His story can be found in three books of the Bible: 2 Kings 18-20, 2 Chronicles 29-32, and Isaiah 36-37. As with most kings, the accounts in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles are similar, …
Who Is Isaiah?
When children list their superheroes, we get Batman, Superman, Spiderman, and maybe—now that we’re raising more sophisticated children—Captain America and/or Iron Man. Diligent, Bible-teaching parents might invest in the Super Heroes of the Bible Sticker and Activity book. I would be surprised if the prophet Isaiah was featured in this book. He’s generally not listed with Old Testament greats like: …
Was Isaiah Wrong?
Isaiah prophesied during the life and reigns of four kings of Judah. Some of his predictions must have seemed completely insane. How can the truth of Isaiah’s words give us hope for God’s promises today?