1. The Assyrian threat (1-13)

The Assyrian army laid siege to the city and demanded that Hezekiah surrender. Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth--the garments of repentance--and went to the temple to pray. He asked God's servant Isaiah to pray, too. Sennacherib suddenly had to leave, so he sent a letter to Hezekiah which pointed out Jerusalem's desperate situation and demanded immediate surrender.

2. Hezekiah's prayer (14-20)

Hezekiah received the letter, took it to the temple and spread it before the Lord. He saw that God had been insulted by the arrogant Assyrian commander. He prayed that God might deliver his people to vindicate his holy name.

3. Sennacherib's fall (21-38)

God heard Hezekiah's prayer and saved Jerusalem (21,35-38). Isaiah's prophecy proved true.

Application: Lord, teach me to pray and not give up when things look impossible.
One Word: Because you prayed...(21)