II KINGS 16

1. Instead of serving God, Ahaz chose to worship idols (v.1-4).
   • What is the motivation behind idolatry?
   • How does the idolatry of Colossians 3:5 demonstrate that truth?
2. Instead of trusting God, Ahaz chose to trust in Assyria (v. 5-9).
   • Why would we choose to trust earthly sources above God?
   • Again, what is the motivation for trusting human solutions above heavenly ones?
3. When Ahaz saw a pagan altar, he wanted one just like it (v.10-14).
   • What does Ahaz’ enamored decision tell us about his faith in God?
   • Why would the people of God remove the Lord’s altar?
4. When Ahaz was seeking personal guidance, he used the Lord’s altar (v.15-16).
   • What is wrong with the faith required to offer the Lord’s offering on another altar?
   • Who can offer our sacrifices to God? (Romans 12:1; Hebrews 13:15-16)
   • How does Ahaz seek to use God when offering on the Lord’s altar?
5. Instead of following God’s plan, Ahaz did what he wanted (v.17-20).
   • What is wrong with thinking that we can plan God’s house better than He can?
   • Why honor any king above the King of kings?
   • What will God do if we decide to use God instead of serve Him?

Call to Action: To totally surrender to God instead of using religion.