The Vineyard Church
Pastor Mark Pope
January 16/17, 2021
"The final nail in the coffin" - An event that causes the failure of something that had already started to fail.
Acts 14:19-20 NIV
Isaiah 38:1-5 NIV
Question:
How did Hezekiah get 15 more years?
Main Point #1
Hezekiah got 15 more years by...
Refusing the "obvious."
Subpoint:
When the bad news was introduced, Hezekiah turned his back to the naysayers.
John 10:10 NIV
James 4:7 NIV
ἀνθίστημι (anth-is'-tay-mee)
to set against, withstand, oppose.
i.e. A "180 degree, contrary position"
Mark 5:39-40 NIV
Question:
When was the last time I turned my back on a death sentence?
Main Point #2
Hezekiah got 15 more years by...
Prioritizing prayer.
Subpoint:
Hezekiah responded to a serious moment with serious prayer.
Psalms 119:153-154, 157 NIV
Subpoint:
When a situation becomes desperate, don't forget to remind God of your deeds.