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Spread It Before the Lord: Hezekiah's Prayer, His Healing, and a Costly Pride | Isaiah 37–39
Episode Overview
Is faithfulness a single heroic moment, or a daily choice? In this episode we walk through Isaiah 37 through 39. Facing a massive Assyrian army at the gates, Hezekiah models what real trust looks like—turning to God in prayer instead of despair, anchoring his hope not in military strength but in God's character and proven faithfulness.
The reading then shows faith's more human side. Hezekiah's illness, tears, and plea for more time reveal genuine vulnerability even in a faithful man. But after his healing, pride creeps in as envoys from Babylon arrive, quietly planting the…
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