1. Consecrate Levites and the temple (1-19)

Hezekiah perceived the real reason for national defeat and disgrace. God was angry with his people because of their unfaithfulness. He assembled the priests and Levites and told them to repent personally, then clean up the temple. Hezekiah decided to make a covenant with God and restore Biblical worship so that God's fierce anger might turn away. Levite leaders consecrated themselves, then purified the temple.

2. A nation worships God (20-36)

The king and his officials went into the temple to offer sacrifices to God. Sin is rebellion against God, and only God can solve man's sin problem. The consecrated priests slaughtered animals and poured blood on the altar, just as the Law prescribed. Blood represents life. Sin is atoned for by blood. This looks forward to Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Worship is joyful. (30)

Application: Lord, bring repentance to our nation, and start with me.
One Word: True repentance brings joy