Day 1 – THE STORY
Hezekiah was also a great King of Israel. Israel had stopped celebrating all the things that God had done for them by not worshipping Him the way He had asked. Hezekiah helped Israel start celebrating all the ways God had saved them. Hezekiah prayed when he was threatened by evil kings, and God helped him. Hezekiah also chose to be prideful. When he was sick, he prayed for God to help him. When God did, Hezekiah did not thank Him or give Him the credit. Hezekiah chose to live life his own way and it caused others not to follow God. Check out what happened:
Read 2 Chronicles 32:24-26
What did Hezekiah do wrong?
What did Hezekiah do right?
Day 2 – THE WITNESSES
The truth is that all these great men of the Bible sometimes made mistakes. Hezekiah was a good king but he still sinned. His actions had consequences and it caused the nation of Israel to turn from God. The important part of this story is that Hezekiah repented and turned to God.
Read 2 Chronicles 32:26
What happened when Hezekiah repented?
What did God keep from him and all the people?
What can you learn from Hezekiah?
2 Kings 20:20 tells us that Hezekiah built a tunnel system that allowed water to come into the city of Jerusalem for his people while they were preparing for war. The tunnels that Hezekiah built are still there today! If you go visit Israel, you can walk through them. Ask your mom or dad to Google a picture of Hezekiah’s tunnel to see what it looks like today.
Day 3 – THE SOURCE
God is always faithful to forgive you when you make a mistake. He knows that you will mess up, and He will be there to help you forgive and fix what you did wrong.
Read 2 Chronicles 7:14
What does God promise you that He will do?
What do you need to do when you sin?
Day 4 – THE MOTIVE
It is really hard to say “I’m sorry” because you have to first admit that you did something wrong. Sometimes, like Hezekiah, we are prideful and don’t want to say “I’m sorry.” Another reason why we don’t say “sorry” is because we are afraid the other person won’t forgive us. God gives you a good reason to get over your pride and He promises to listen and forgive you.
Read Isaiah 44:22
Does God get rid of your sin? Does a cloud or a mist last very long? When they are gone, can you see them anymore? How is a cloud and mist like your sin to God?
What does God ask you to do?
Have you sinned and need to say, “I’m sorry” to God?
Go ahead… say you are sorry… it’s worth it.
Day 5 – CAUGHT IN THE ACT
When you do something wrong, always turn to God and He will forgive you. God will always forgive you, but He wants you to learn from your mistakes. Think about the last time that you sinned.
