Guiding Questions: II Kings 18

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

What was the “copper serpent” that Moses made for the Israelites? Under what conditions did he make it?
Notice the special place that Hezekiah had in the eyes of God.
If Hezekiah was so beloved by God, how was it that Sennacherib conquered his kingdom?
How do you feel about the fact that Hezekiah gave the doors of the Temple away to the King of Assyria? Did he have a choice?
What was Ravshakeh trying to convince the people of? What were the points in his argument? What motivated him to make such arguments?
Why did the people rend their garments when they heard Ravshakeh’s words?

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Perek Yomi materials originally produced by the USCJ and Dr. Morton K. Siegel.
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Exploring Judaism is the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism, embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism, and our personal search for meaning, learning, and connecting. Our goal is to create content based on three core framing: Meaning-Making (Why?), Practical Living (How?), and Explainers (What?).

Post categories: Kings II, Neviim (Prophets), Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

Post tags: II Kings 18, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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