2. Name Name – From Latin to German to English, meaning “a record of events” Author & Date Author & Date – Author unknown – 400 B.C. or a little after

3. Structure Structure – Chapters 1-9: Genealogy – Chapters 10-29: David Chapters 10-12: Rise to power Chapters 10-12: Rise to power Chapters 13-16: Transporting ark Chapters 13-16: Transporting ark Chapter 17: Covenant Chapter 17: Covenant Chapters 18-20: Wars Chapters 18-20: Wars Chapters 21-29: Census & temple prep Chapters 21-29: Census & temple prep

4. Significant themes & theology Significant themes & theology – The sovereignty of God – The centrality of God

5. 1 Chronicles 16: 1 Chronicles 16: – Thanking God – Calling on His name – Singing praises to Him – Telling of His wondrous works – Glorying in His name – Seeking Him – Telling of His salvation – Declaring His glory

6. Genesis Genesis – Across the Lands – How Great Is Our God/How Great Thou Art – Creation Sings – Great Is Thy Faithfulness – This Is My Father’s World

7. 1 Chronicles 1 Chronicles – Forever – How Can I Keep from Singing – I Will Sing of My Redeemer – I Sing Praises to Your Name – Praise the Father, Praise the Son – What Wondrous Love Is This