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Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for 2 Kings 18:4

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Intro: The time of his ascension to the throne. The place of the brass serpent in Israel's history. No healing power in serpent. Idea was submission to government of God.
I. WHAT THIS REVEALS.
A. Loss of consciousness of God.
B. People hungering after what has been lost.
C. Confusion.
II. HEZEKIAH'S TWO ACTIONS.
A. Called it "Nehustan" - a thing of brass.
B. He broke it into pieces.
III. APPLICATION TO OUR DAY.
A. God's gifts so abused as to become injurious.
1. Some burning incense to a building.
2. Some to an order of worship.
3. Some to a denomination.
4. Some to old experiences.
5. Prayer ordinances - make them means of grace.
B. What this indicates.
1. Loss of consciousness of God.
2. Savanorola - when prayer reaches its ultimate height, words are impossible.
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