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Series: Finding Christ in Chronicles

This devotional series, “Finding Christ in Chronicles,” invites you to delve into the often-overlooked books of 1 and 2 Chronicles. Many Christians may shy away from these books, but there is so much to discover within these pages.

Throughout this series, each daily reading from Chronicles is paired with a New Testament verse, providing a fuller understanding of God’s work from the Old Testament through to the coming of Christ. The genealogies, historical accounts, and spiritual lessons in Chronicles are not just dry facts; they are signposts pointing us to Jesus and the unfolding of God’s redemptive plan.

Like many believers, you may have avoided these books. But as the apostle Paul reminds us, we are called to engage with “the whole counsel of God,” which includes even the less familiar parts of Scripture. Chronicles, placed as the last books in the Hebrew Bible, offers a unique spiritual perspective, recounting history from creation to the return from exile, and highlighting God’s enduring faithfulness to his people.

As you journey through these texts, you will find that Chronicles offers deep insights and powerful lessons that can enrich your faith, offering hope and inspiration in God’s steadfast love and the promise of salvation. Join us in discovering Christ in Chronicles and see how these ancient texts can speak to your life today.

Finding Christ in Chronicles

Finding Christ in Chronicles

Read: 1 Chronicles 1:1-5; Acts 20:27 Adam, Seth, Enosh . . . (1 Chron. 1:1) We all have favorite books and passages of the Bible, but most Christians have parts of the

Finding Christ in Chronicles

Joined to God’s Story

Read: 1 Chronicles 1:6-28; Romans 15:4 Adam, Seth, Enosh . . . the sons of Abraham . . . (1 Chron. 1:1, 28) The book The Great DeChurching reports that in the United States more than

Finding Christ in Chronicles

Roots

Read: 1 Chronicles 3:1, 10-24; Matthew 13:5-8 The sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah, and Anani, seven. (1 Chron. 3:24) Recently, my wife and I were given a gift

Finding Christ in Chronicles

Revisiting the Prayer of Jabez

Read: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10; Mark 11:23 Oh . . . that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain! (1 Chron. 4:10) When our children were young, they often

Finding Christ in Chronicles

Preach It Brother!

Read: 1 Chronicles 10:1-14; Mark 13:5 So Saul died for his breach of faith. (1 Chron. 10:13) Early in my time in parish ministry, I was part of a preacher exchange. I

Finding Christ in Chronicles

Not This, but That

Read: 1 Chronicles 11:1-14; Hebrews 2:17 Then all Israel gathered together to David. (1 Chron. 11:1) Psychology Today once did a study of the coaching methods of legendary basketball coach John Wooden.

Finding Christ in Chronicles

God Knows Who are His

Read: 1 Chronicles 11:10-47; 2 Timothy 2:19 Abishai, the brother of Joab . . . was the most renowned of the thirty . . . but he did not attain to the three. (1 Chron. 11:20-21) Last

Finding Christ in Chronicles

God’s Boundless Presence and Grace

Read: 1 Chronicles 16:37-43; Acts 7:47-48 He left Zadok the priest . . . before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon. (1 Chron. 16:39) For many Christians,

Finding Christ in Chronicles

The Man and Time of Rest

Read: 1 Chronicles 22:1-10; Hebrews 4:9-11 Behold, a son shall be born to you who shall be a man of rest. (1 Chron. 22:9) Recently in Sunday worship, we had a reverse