The Letter Before the Lord
When the mighty Assyrian army surrounded Jerusalem, the king of Assyria sent Hezekiah a letter full of threats and mockery.
Trust in the Temple
Hezekiah took the letter, went straight to the Temple, and spread it out before the Lord, praying: “save thou us out of his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the LORD God, even thou only.” That night the angel of the Lord rescued the city.
Key Verse
“Hezekiah went up into the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD.”
True or false
Answer 3 different questions. For each one, choose True or False.
Did Hezekiah ask for God’s help when he heard the Assyrians’ threat?
Did Hezekiah burn the enemies’ letter without praying?
Did Hezekiah spread the letter out before the Lord in the temple and pray?