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One of the tragedies mentioned repeatedly in 2 Chronicles is kings who lived good lives, but didn’t finish well.  To illustrate, consider Asa, beginning at chapter 14, Jehoshaphat, beginning at chapter 17, Joash, chapter 24, Amaziah, chapter 25, Ussiah, ch...

There’s a fascinating story in 2 Chronicles 25.  It’s about the life of king Amaziah.  He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but not wholeheartedly, it says in verse 2. In fact, he went into battle one time, organized all of the people of Judah, a...

In our last visit, we studied 2 Chronicles 20.  Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, had a problem.  A godless nation was conquering all the cities around Jerusalem and promised to come and take Jerusalem.  When this problem became known, Jehoshaphat immediatel...

In 2 Chronicles 20 you’ll find some exciting things to help us live as God wants us to live when facing difficulties.  2 Chronicles 20 describes a problem Jehoshaphat the king was facing.  A vast army was coming against him from Edom.  Then, in detail, it ...

Have you ever seen the bumper sticker, “If you don’t sense God’s presence, guess who moved?” It captures a truth found in 2 Chronicles 15, beginning in verse 1: “The Spirit of God came upon Azariah, son of Obed.  He went out to meet Asa and said to him, ‘L...

In our last visit we looked at 2 Chronicles 12:1-8.  We were doing a focus and amplify study of this portion.  The focus I determined and shared with you is that God is unchanging.  This focus is amplified by the fact that He judges the unfaithful and He d...

Today I’d like to do a focus and amplify study of 2 Chronicles 12:1-8.  When I read these verses a number of times, I determined the focus was that God is unchanging.  He is immutable. When I reflected further, the following truths amplified this focus:  A...

We’ve been studying Solomon’s prayer at the dedication of the temple he built for God.  In 1 Chronicles 5:13 and 7:3 you find the statement, “God is good; his love endures forever.” This truth is illustrated in God’s answer to Solomon’s prayer found in Cha...

In our last visit we were studying the prayer of Solomon found in 2nd Chronicles 6.  We asked, what does this prayer have to say about God and about humans?  Now let’s try to find answers to three other questions. First, are there any warnings to heed?  On...

In 2nd Chronicles 6 you find Solomon’s prayer offered at the dedication of the magnificent temple he built for God.  There is much to be learned from what he said in his prayer. Consider what he said about God.  There is no God like him in heaven or on ear...

What would you request if God approached you and said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you”?  Solomon’s answer in 2nd Chronicles 1:10 was, “Give me wisdom and knowledge that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours...

Today we begin looking at 2nd Chronicles in our project of reading through the Bible in the next two years.  If you haven’t been reading with us, why not start with this book and join us.  In 2nd Chronicles you’ll find that the kings of Israel and Judah ha...

We’ve been doing a focus and amplify study of 1st Chronicles 22-29.  We identified the focus as: Helping Others Succeed.  This was amplified by seeing how David prepared resources, materials and workers to help Solomon build the Temple.  David also shared ...

David wanted to build a temple for God, but God said his son would build it.  David responded well to this.  In fact, we can learn much about humbly trusting God even when others get the opportunity we desired.  In this case, David significantly helped tow...

In the midst of David’s triumphs, described in 1 Chronicles, you find a truth we should always remember.  1st Chronicles 21:1 says, “Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of Israel.”  Satan is always alert, looking for ways to thw...

We’ve been doing an inductive Bible study of 1 Chronicles 13 & 15, where the events related to David bringing the ark of God to Jerusalem are described.  We started by observing what the Bible says.  Then we tried to understand what it means.  The thir...

In our last visit we noted in 1 Chronicles 13 that David and the people neglected an important element in their attempt to bring the ark of God to Jerusalem.  In chapter 15 David tries again.  Verse 2 says David took pains to make sure “No one but the Levi...

We must always beware of impulsive actions in our walk with God, especially in our worship of God.  I was reminded again of this in reading 1 Chronicles 13 & 15. David consulted with his officers about bringing the ark of God back to Jerusalem.  Then h...

Prayer always plays an important role in God’s economy.  In 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Jabez was declared more honorable than his brothers.  Why?  Because he prayed for God’s blessing.  He prayed for prosperity, God’s presence and protection.  And it says, “God ...

David was a fortunate man.  God gifted him uniquely, used him mightily and gave him men and munitions to accomplish victories necessary to gain the throne and become established as ruler. The prowess of his mighty men is described in 1 Chronicles 11 and 12...

When you start reading 1 Chronicles you might be discouraged by all the genealogical listing of names.  But as I read the lists, I was surprised to find my nickname, Lud, mentioned in 1:17.  And when I found that the one whose name was Lud was in the promi...

Today I would like to introduce you to the book of 1 Chronicles.  This is about where you should be if you’ve been reading through the Bible in two years.  If you haven’t been reading along with us up to this point let me encourage you to start now, and be...

If you find the world around you in a hopeless, sinful state, with the judgment of God hanging over everything, what should you do?  Josiah became king of Judah at 8 years of age.  He found himself in just such a situation.  He had a heart for God. By age ...

In our last visit we identified a title, key verses and significant truth for 2 Kings 18-20.  We also considered some cross-references and questions arising from what is said.  Then we developed a basic outline: Title—Doing Well: What Happened?  The three ...

Hezekiah was a great king of Judah.  Let’s do a study of 2 Kings 18-20, dealing with his life.  Reflecting on this material I gave the section the title: Doing Well: What Happened?  The key verses are 18:7 and 20:19. The significant truth emerges when stud...