In 2 Kings 17, we see a nation (Israel) and its leaders in peril because they had chosen to turn their back on the Lord. The Israelites learned that there were consequences to their actions. This passage brings to mind the state of our own nation. We, likewise, are consumed with idol-worship whereas once our nation was founded upon God-honoring principles. This passage should serve as a history lesson for us. In contrast, 2 Kings 18 describes the life of a godly king (v. 1-8). Hezekiah is what I would term an idol-hater. He despised anything that got in the way of his relationship with the Lord (v. 4). What, if anything, is holding you back in your relationship with the Lord?
In John 3:26, some of John's disciples question John about the validity of Jesus baptizing men. These men were used to following John and were perhaps jealous about another man baptizing others. Perhaps these men viewed baptism as a competition of sorts. I am sure John surprised his men with his Christ-centered answer (v. 27-36). When people question us about various items, do we surprise them with a Christ-centered answer?
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