1 Chronicles

Together, 1st and 2nd Chronicles begin retelling Israel’s history but this time adding a spiritual perspective. It follows the line of David and the nation

1 Chronicles chapter 2 is like being present at the reading of a will. Name after name is read, some with an inheritance, some without.

1 Chronicles 3 lists the descendants of David. The chapter seems to have a theme of ‘before and after’. Most of us have several significant

1 Chronicles chapter 4 lists the rest of the descendants of Judah and Simeon. It is funny that many of us imagine that if we

1 chronicles 5 reminds me how separation can lead to division in marriage. We are told; the tribes of Reuben, Gad and half the tribe

1 Chronicles 6 reminds me that there are many ways to “minister”. Most of us know we are full of faults. We tend to think

1 Chronicles 7 reminds me there comes a time when each of us must step out in faith and face the challenges that hinder us.

1 Chronicles chapter 8 follows a specific line in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin highlighting the first king of Israel. Benjamin was the

1 Chronicles chapter 9 discusses the repopulation of Israel after their Babylonian captivity. In many ways this represents the Christian life. We are called back

1 Chronicles 10 reminds me that whether we are prepared or not; we are all in the midst of a spiritual battle. The chapter begins