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ISAIAH 36

Chapters 36–39 are historical and describe three special tests that King Hezekiah faced: enemy invasion (chaps. 36–37), sickness (chap. 38), and flattery (chap. 39). See 2 Kings 18–19 and 2 Chronicles 32 for additional data.

The prophet warned that the Assyrian army was coming, and now it surrounded Jerusalem.

Assyria conquered Israel and then moved into Judah where it captured every fortified city. From the words of the Rabshakeh (army field commander), you can learn much about warfare against your own spiritual enemy, the devil.

Satan is proud and confident of victory. He tries to frighten you into surrendering. He knows that the most important thing is where you put your faith (v. 4). Are you trusting the world, yourself or the Lord (vv. 6–7)?

The enemy offers to give you something in return for your obedience (vv. 8, 16), but there is always an “until” involved (v. 17)! He wants you to think that his gifts are as good as the Lord’s gifts and that the Lord cannot be trusted to help you (vv. 14–15, 18).

Use the shield of faith to quench those fiery darts (Eph. 6:16) and never negotiate with Satan (v. 21). Do what Hezekiah did: ask the Lord for help and believe His Word.

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