WHAT HAVE THEY SEEN IN YOUR HOUSE?

                               WHAT HAVE THEY SEEN IN YOUR HOUSE?
                                             2 Kings 20:12-17 (320)


   Introduction

         A.  King Hezekiah had guests from Babylon and the prophet Isaiah, in reference
              to the visit, asked Hezekiah, "What have they seen in your house?" V15

         B.  Hezekiah answered, "They have seen all that is in my house...." V15

         C.  Ladies, when you have guest do you show them everything in your house?
              Illustration: ____________________________________________________.

         D.  What would we like for guests to see in our house?  Let's note four "things."

     I.  We would be pleased for our guest to see a good influence.  Matt. 5:13-16
         (705)

         A.  Everyone possesses influence, either good or bad.
              1 Timothy 4:11-12 (877)

         B.  Question: _____________________________________________________

    II.  We should like for our guest to see an example of prayer.  Example:

         A.  Matthew 7:7-8 (707)

         B.  Would you be impressed_________________________________________?

  III.  We should know enough about the Bible to be able to discuss God's word.

         A.  Reading, studying, meditating and praying.  2 Timothy 3:16-17 (880)

         B.  Question: ____________________________________________________

   IV.  We should want our guests to see hospilality.

         A.  2 Kings 4:8-10 (302); Romans 12:13; 1 Peter 4:9 (896)

Closing:  Review, poem and invitation.