Key Points

Like 9/11 or the Utah tragedy, some events stop us in our tracks. They force us to ask, What does this mean to me?

The world is broken by sin that divides and destroys, but God’s Word reveals truth and grace that cut through lies.

God’s Word reveals truth, even when the world resists it.

Voices can be stopped, but truth only grows louder. Like Stephen and Hezekiah, faithful witness outlives opposition.

Where sin increases, God’s grace abounds even more.

Hezekiah trusted the Lord like no king before or after him. His turning point came when he spread the letter before the Lord.

At first, Hezekiah tried to buy peace with Assyria. But when fear failed him, he spread the letter before the Lord.

God delivered Judah. Idols and false gods cannot save or protect.

Fear tempts us to compromise instead of trust.

Trust means surrendering the outcome to God.

God can do more in one night than we can do in a lifetime.

We each face “letters” of fear (bad news, loss, false accusations). The question is: Will we shrink back, or trust God?

Discussion

What are some “watershed moments” in your life where your faith was tested?

Why do you think we often try to solve problems in our own strength before turning to God?

What does it look like to “spread your letter before the Lord” in your context today?

How does the story of Hezekiah encourage you to stand firm in trust when the odds are against you?

Share about how you have experienced God turning a situation around when you trusted Him.

How can we help one another resist fear and walk in trust?