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WHAT IS 1 CHRONICLES ABOUT?
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1 Chronicles 28-29
Memorise 1 Chronicles 28:20 "be strong, and do it"
WHAT IS 1 CHRONICLES ABOUT?
As we come to the books of 1 and 2 Chronicles, we realize that it is a book somewhat similar to how the book of Deuteronomy relates to the preceding books from Exodus to Numbers. It is basically a second account of the events of the books of Samuel and Kings, with some details left out, and others added in. However, if you read more closely, you would notice that there is actually a distinct focus and emphasis that Chronicles brings. In fact, it can be described as more of a commentary of the historical events, where a certain message is conveyed through the way that the events are put together.
Reading through the first 9 chapters of 1 Chronicles, you would think it is just a very tedious and unimportant listing of names. Again we must read closely and examine what these names are all about. The chronologies actually begin all the way from Adam, continue through Abraham to Jacob, and then list out the descendants of each of the twelve sons of Jacob that make up the nation of Israel. There is a particular focus on the line through David and Solomon, as that would be the kingly line which the books of Chronicles would focus on. Far more than being just a tedious list of names, this is actually the history of the nation Israel in a nutshell! We may not know these people, but God knows each and every one of them by name, just as He knows each of us who are His children.
The focus of the rest of the book of 1 Chronicles would then be the reign of King David. Comparing the books of Samuel and this book, you would come across some unique passages that were not previously mentioned. There is a special emphasis here on the Temple of God, where in the last 10 chapters of the book, the focus is on David’s preparation for the building of the Temple. Although he himself would not be given the privilege to be the one to actually lead in the construction of the temple, we see all the arrangements made to ensure that Solomon his son would actually build the temple, and so he spared no effort to amass the materials and money required, even paying out of his own pocket. Furthermore, he also passionately exhorted all the leaders of Israel, and also Solomon his son to be strong and faithful to build the house of the Lord, for he knew how important it was for the Lord’s house to be a glorious one.
Thought: Where is God’s Temple today? Read 1 Corinthians 3:16-17.
Prayer: Lord may help me to have a care and concern for Your glory, for Your house, for Your temple.
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1 Chronicles 28-29
Memorise 1 Chronicles 28:20 "be strong, and do it"
WHAT IS 1 CHRONICLES ABOUT?
As we come to the books of 1 and 2 Chronicles, we realize that it is a book somewhat similar to how the book of Deuteronomy relates to the preceding books from Exodus to Numbers. It is basically a second account of the events of the books of Samuel and Kings, with some details left out, and others added in. However, if you read more closely, you would notice that there is actually a distinct focus and emphasis that Chronicles brings. In fact, it can be described as more of a commentary of the historical events, where a certain message is conveyed through the way that the events are put together.
Reading through the first 9 chapters of 1 Chronicles, you would think it is just a very tedious and unimportant listing of names. Again we must read closely and examine what these names are all about. The chronologies actually begin all the way from Adam, continue through Abraham to Jacob, and then list out the descendants of each of the twelve sons of Jacob that make up the nation of Israel. There is a particular focus on the line through David and Solomon, as that would be the kingly line which the books of Chronicles would focus on. Far more than being just a tedious list of names, this is actually the history of the nation Israel in a nutshell! We may not know these people, but God knows each and every one of them by name, just as He knows each of us who are His children.
The focus of the rest of the book of 1 Chronicles would then be the reign of King David. Comparing the books of Samuel and this book, you would come across some unique passages that were not previously mentioned. There is a special emphasis here on the Temple of God, where in the last 10 chapters of the book, the focus is on David’s preparation for the building of the Temple. Although he himself would not be given the privilege to be the one to actually lead in the construction of the temple, we see all the arrangements made to ensure that Solomon his son would actually build the temple, and so he spared no effort to amass the materials and money required, even paying out of his own pocket. Furthermore, he also passionately exhorted all the leaders of Israel, and also Solomon his son to be strong and faithful to build the house of the Lord, for he knew how important it was for the Lord’s house to be a glorious one.
Thought: Where is God’s Temple today? Read 1 Corinthians 3:16-17.
Prayer: Lord may help me to have a care and concern for Your glory, for Your house, for Your temple.
Posted in Teens RPG