Episode 1: Pride

This powerful exploration of 2 Chronicles 32 takes us deep into the life of King Hezekiah, a man who did everything right—reopening temple doors his father had closed, purifying worship, leading his nation to victory, and praying with such fervor that God added fifteen years to his life. Yet in the midst of all this blessing and divine favor, we discover a sobering truth: pride can poison even the most righteous among us. When Babylonian envoys came to inquire about his miraculous healing, Hezekiah showed them all his treasures, his gold, his oils, his armory—everything except the God who had saved him. This message challenges us to examine what we talk about most: our accomplishments or our Savior? The core lesson here cuts to the heart of our faith journey—that righteousness brings blessings, but those very blessings can become our downfall if we forget their source. We learn that God is so sovereign He can manipulate time itself (moving from chronos to kairos), answering prayers that change His own decrees. Yet this same God will not share His glory with anyone. The beautiful resolution comes in verse 26, where Hezekiah humbles himself and repentance lifts the wrath that threatened not just him but his entire nation. This reminds us that our pride doesn't just affect us—it impacts our families, our communities, and even future generations. The invitation is clear: humble ourselves now, before God has to do it for us, because when we decrease, He increases.