King Hezekiah’s son Manasseh now reigns in Judah. He did everything in his power to undo the good his father did, but God punished him and brought about a spiritual victory. Then Amon ruled, though assassinated after two years.
For Those in Need
James ends his letter by encouraging the afflicted to pray, the cheerful to sing, the sick to call for pastors, the guilty to confess. He reminds them of prayer’s effectiveness as seen in Elijah. Finally, backsliders need someone to help them.
Pride of Life
Hezekiah faced a terminal illness at the very time Assyria invaded Judah. He prays and is healed, but his heart was filled with pride so God’s wrath loomed, but he repents. The chapter ends with a brief note on how God blessed him.
Room for Improvement
James wants Christians to do better. Can we blame him! He exhorts us to be patient, reminding us of Christ’s return. He tells us to not grumble against each other and to remember the prophets, their strength and God’s mercy.
Intense Tests of Faith
The Assyrian king came invades Judah because King Hezekiah was determined to recover the independence of his nation, refused to pay the tribute his father had bound him to pay to Assyria. The test of his faith was most intense.
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