2 Chronicles

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2 Chronicles 1 – The first book of Chronicles holds such importance as it reveals from beginning to end of peoples need to be in a dependent…

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2 Chronicles 2 – Sometimes we get so caught up in the here and now we neglect to have foresight toward end results beyond our lifetime. Meaning,…

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2 Chronicles 3 – Finally, the temple construction had begun.  After years of planning and preparation by David, when Solomon took the throne he began the work…

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2 Chronicles 4 – We’ve heard the phrase, “God is in the details.”  I’ve used this myself.  Often stated, it’s in reference to being led to do…

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2 Chronicles 5 – It took 7 years to build the temple.  The day had finally arrived in November 959 BC for the dedication of this incredible…

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2 Chronicles 6 – Waiting. Pursuing something even when we see no movement toward any fruition of a desire or outcome is hard. Yes, waiting on Gods…

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2 Chronicles 7 – Grace is free. Its a beautiful thing God has offered. But grace is costly as well. It cost Jesus everything. It costs us…

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2 Chronicles 8 – The movement toward sin always begins with one step. One thing that God is not pleased with will lead to another step then…

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2 Chronicles 9 – We all have one. Its really not by design or the will of man. We can set the table for it but truly…

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2 Chronicles 10 – We may not go to a website for it but many of us scroll through the offers of others as we seek counsel….

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2 Chronicles 11 – Right time, right place, right words. Ever had someone come across your path that speaks needed truth into a situation and then as…

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2 Chronicles 12 – In the bad times, its much easier to be in connection with God, serving Him. In the good, well often we…

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2 Chronicles 13 – It’s selective history. We read here of a stunning account of God’s deliverance through the king of Judah, Abijah.  The son of Rehoboam,…

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2 Chronicles 14 – It’s a strange thing.  There are those who start their journey with God so well.  They radically come to Jesus and make bold…

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2 Chronicles 15 – Nothing used to burn me up more than when my Mom would call me another name.  This wasn’t a slip of the tongue…

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2 Chronicles 16 – Loyalty.  It’s the state of being faithful to ones commitments or obligations. We see a lot of disloyalty these days.  It finds itself…

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2 Chronicles 17 – The good and the bad of our parental upbringing marks us. We’ve all been shaped by how we were raised and how our parents modeled themselves. There are the people…

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2 Chronicles 18 – Do you really want the truth? The story that unfolds in this chapter is a tangible example of how we can surround ourselves with people who tell us what we…

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2 Chronicles 19 – Have you ever gotten through something by the skin of your teeth? What a strange phrase right? Believe it or not, it is first mentioned in the book of Job!…

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2 Chronicles 20 – Have you ever gotten through something by the skin of your teeth? What a strange phrase right? Believe it or not, it is first mentioned in the book of Job!…

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2 Chronicles 21 – Time reveals the fruit of our lives. Many times seasons must come and go before the bearing of our own obedience or choices is shown. Sometimes that revelation is not…

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2 Chronicles 22 – Who speaks into your life? Who is it that you turn to for advice and counsel? Are there those who you look toward that may not…

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2 Chronicles 23 – When all hope is gone there is still a plan. Do you believe that? Do you trust that statement? Where do you need to be reminded even right at this…

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2 Chronicles 24 – Riding on the coattails of another’s faith will not make any difference in the end. A good start doesn’t promise a faithful finish. Being too dependent on another for our…

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2 Chronicles 25 – Amaziah is another example of someone who followed the Lord nominally but did not fully commit his heart…

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2 Chronicles 26 – Obedience is a lifelong act. It is not the flash in the pan type of obedience but one that continues throughout our lives…

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2 Chronicles 27 – “But…” Throw this word in any sentence and it changes the entire first half of what was said.  This small word has the…

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2 Chronicles 28 – How far can a person fall? This is the question.  I’ve, at times, pondered this myself.  It begins with a small step that,…

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2 Chronicles 29 – Sometimes watching someone else fall is enough motivation to change course.  The ramifications of choices of another can be something that brings about…

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2 Chronicles 30 – It was a tough conversation. Life had bottomed out for this person.  Everything they had given thought and poured themselves into was teetering…

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2 Chronicles 31 – The result of revival means action takes place.  It is not just getting caught up in the moment or even the emotional.  For…

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2 Chronicles 32 – We are doers.  We see a situation and calculate what needs to be done and then act upon that.  Really, it’s part of…

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2 Chronicles 33 – “Because you rage against me and because your insolence has reached my ears, i will put my hook in your nose and my…

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2 Chronicles 34 – At the age of 8, he became king.  When he turned 16 he began seeking God in relationship.  This seeking brought about an…

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2 Chronicles 35 – Armchair Quarterback noun. a person who offers advice or an opinion on something in which they have no expertise…

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2 Chronicles 36 – Sin repeated and not repented of brings disaster. This is the theme Ezra hit again and again in 2 Chronicles.   The Temple was…