116 Hezekiah The Trusting – Graeme Shugg

Graeme Shugg lives in Adelaide, Australia and attends the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia that meets at Salisbury. Graeme is the author of a book published by the Christadelphian Scripture Study Service based on the life of King Hezekiah.  Graeme joined us in episode “105 Asa The Healer” and he joins us again to share his passion for the life of one of Judah’s most extraordinary kings. Graeme presents a biblical study of King Hezekiah, arguing that he stands as the second greatest type of Christ after Joseph. The discussion unveils Hezekiah’s extraordinary life, from surviving child sacrifice under his apostate father King Ahaz to becoming the king who “trusted in the Lord God of Israel” like no other. Graeme reveals stunning parallels between Isaiah 38 (Hezekiah’s illness) and Isaiah 53 (the Suffering Servant), explores the immediate fulfilment of the Immanuel prophecy in Hezekiah’s birth, and examines pivotal moments including his temple reformation, the dramatic Assyrian invasion where Rabshakeh challenged the very foundation of his trust, and the mysterious sundial sign. The conversation also delves into Hezekiah’s marriage to Hepzibah (possibly a Gentile princess) as a type of Christ’s Jewish-Gentile bride, his moment of pride before Babylonian envoys, and how his 15 extra years of life enabled the chain of redemption through Manasseh to Josiah. Rich with chronological detail, typological insights, and fresh perspectives on familiar passages, this episode offers both scholars and casual listeners a profound look at one of Scripture’s most compelling figures. The book jacket says: *King Hezekiah was one of the greatest of Judah’s kings. In 2 Kings 18:5-7 we learn that “he trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor any that were before him.* *For he clave to the LORD, and departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses. And the LORD was with him; and he prospered whithersoever he went forth.” This book of 250 pages outlines in detail the life of this great king from his birth right through his reign up to his death. It is a life full of trusting in God and provides wonderful lessons for us all.* Author: Graeme Shugg.  Paperback, 267 pages. Printed by the Christadelphian Scripture Study Service, January 2026.  https://wildernessconversations.com/ Now also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wildernessconversations