The Destruction of the Assyrian Army (36:1-37:38)

Observations from Isaiah

Lesson 29 : The Destruction of the Assyrian Army (36:1-37:38)

The Ultimatum (36:1-20) – DIFFICULT DATING (v 1) – OVERVIEW – ASSYRIAN ENVOY SENT FROM LACHISH TO JERUSALEM (v 2) – THE WATERCOURSE OF THE UPPER POOL (v 2) – HEZEKIAH’S REPRESENTATIVES (v 3) – ASSYRIA’S FOUR POINTS – JUDAH’S ENVOYS UNNERVED (v 11) – SHORT-SIGHTED ‘TRUTHS’ (v 18-20) – The Response to the Challenge (36:21-37:7) – TIME OF DECISION – HEZEKIAH’S RESPONSE – THE ISSUE: HONORING THE LORD (v 4) – THE PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE (v 6,7) – The Royal Letter (37:8-13) – RABSHAQEH RETURNS TO SENNACHERIB – SENNACHERIB’S LETTER – Hezekiah’s Prayer (37:14-20) – PRAYER PRINCIPLES – Even when our present condition is our own fault, we can still pray about it – Prayer about what to do is not necessary when the Word of the Lord is clear – Prayer is an act of faith – Our prayers may be answered although we may not see the immediate results – Satan will deeply tempt our faith – Prayer is not based on our righteousness nor mitigating circumstances but on the character of God – Prayer should be God-centered – Isaiah’s Pronouncement (37:21-35) – THE FINAL WORD – THE HELPLESS IS NOT HELPLESS WHILE THE LORD IS WITH THEM – THE SIGN OF THE LORD’S DELIVERANCE – The Army of Assyria Destroyed (37:36-38) – THE ASSYRIAN ARMY DESTROYED – THE DEATH OF SENNACHERIB