Daily Devotional
July 22, 2024
In Isaiah 38-39, 2 Kings 20, and 2 Chronicles 32:24-33, King Hezekiah of Judah, gravely ill, was initially told by Prophet Isaiah to set his affairs, as he was to die, but his fervent prayer and tears led God to extend his life by fifteen years and deliver Jerusalem from Assyria's threat. Later, Hezekiah displayed all his treasures to Babylonian envoys, prompting a prophecy from Isaiah that these riches and some of his descendants would be taken to Babylon, which Hezekiah accepted, valuing peace in his lifetime.
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Today’s Reading: Read Isaiah 38:1-8, 16-20; II Kings 20:1-20; II Chronicles 32:24-33 Think about a favorite gift you’ve ever received. Share what the gift was...
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY We read a lot about the faithfulness of God this week. Faithfulness is another big word! An easy way to think about...
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Daily Devotional
July 20, 2024
In Isaiah 36-37; 2 Kings 18:9-19:37; 2 Chronicles 32:1-23; Psalm 76, the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah's reign, King Sennacherib of Assyria captured all fortified cities of Judah and laid siege to Jerusalem, challenging the reliance on the Lord for protection. Despite the threat, Hezekiah's appeal to the prophet Isaiah led to divine intervention, where an angel decimated the Assyrian camp, forcing Sennacherib to retreat and eventually be killed by his own sons.
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Today’s Reading: Read Isaiah 36-37; Psalm 76 Remember King Hezekiah? He was the King of Judah who was faithful to God. He was pointing the...
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Today’s Reading: Read Isaiah 31:1-3; Isaiah 32:17-20; Isaiah 33:2; Isaiah 35 If I eat too many cookies, what might happen? If I play in the...
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Daily Devotional
July 19, 2024
Isaiah 31-35 continues to deliver messages of judgment and salvation, emphasizing reliance on God rather than foreign powers like Egypt, and detailing divine protection for Jerusalem against Assyria. These passages also prophesy a future of justice and restoration for the righteous, along with catastrophic destruction for the wicked, culminating in a poetic vision of a transformed and joyous Zion.
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Today’s Reading: Read Isaiah 28:23-29; Isaiah 30:18-26 You’ll need a blindfold for today’s reading. Choose a family member to blindfold. Give the blindfolded family member...
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Daily Devotional
July 18, 2024
Isaiah 27-30 describes God's judgment on nations and His protection of Israel, emphasizing divine justice and mercy. These texts predict the downfall of powerful cities like Tyre and Egypt, while promising restoration and peace to those faithful to God.
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As we approach the 30th anniversary of our Deaf Church at Brentwood Baptist, we’re amazed at how God has moved in and through this community....
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Daily Devotional
July 17, 2024
In 2 Kings 18:1-8 and 2 Chronicles 29-31, Hezekiah, king of Judah, reformed the nation by removing idolatry and restoring temple worship, leading to a spiritual revival. His reliance on God brought prosperity and deliverance, while Psalm 48 praises God's protection and the splendor of Zion, reflecting the divine favor evident during Hezekiah's reign.
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Today’s Reading: Read II Kings 18:1-8; II Chronicles 30; 31:20-21; Psalm 48 Start today with a quick review. Ask, “Who was King when Isaiah was...
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