1. Thru the Bible in 24 Weeks

2. Introduction The Bible contains stories of the greatest EVILS..... betrayals, revenge, deception, and The ultimate Prince of Deception: Satan The Bible contains stories of the greatest GOOD..... miracles, achievements, courage, and The greatest sacrifice for you and me The crucifixion & resurrection Of Jesus Christ our Lord!

3. 1 st & 2 nd Chronicles 400 BC Author: Unknown Jewish tradition: Ezra the Scribe. PriestLevite Book of Genealogy (12 sons of Israel) History of Judah after Saul’s death to Babylon Captivity to give hope to Hebrews after their exile, about 500 years 1020-586BC. 1 & 2 Chronicles is 1 book in Hebrew Bible Title literally means “The words of the days” “The events of the monarchies”

4. Genealogy in 1 st Chronicles Adam > Seth > E > K > M > J > E > M > L > Noah Noah > Shem>9 sons>Abram > Isaac, Ishmael Isaac > Esau & Jacob (Israel) > Jews Ishmael descendants > Arabs

5. 2 nd Chronicles Solomon’s 40 year reign, including building Temple David’s desire to build (2 Sam) > prepares to build (1 Chron) > David tells Solomon he will build it (2 Sam) > Supplies gathered (1 Chron), Temple built and dedicated (1 Kings, 2 Chron) > Destroyed by king of Egypt (1 Kings, 2 Chron) > Joash restores (2 Kings) then destroyed by Chaldeans (2 Kings, 2 Chron) > Restored after exile (Ezra) > Jesus presented & studies in temple (Luke) > Jesus predicts temple destruction (Matthew) Judah’s Exile Division of the kingdom Reign of Kings Judah Kings deported to Babylon Persia King Cyrus permits Jews to return from captivity

6. Parallels in the Bible We have talked about many parallels in the bible The Tabernacle / The Temple Promised Land: Canaan & Heaven Joshua / Israel and Ephesians / Church N O W David & Moses Solomon & Joshua David could not build temple Solomon built Temple Moses could not enter Canaan Joshua entered Canaan

7. 2 Chronicles Theme of Worship Worship is an attitude Of the heart and mind True worship of Yahweh motivated by fear of the Lord (2 Chron 6:31, 33) and love for God with a whole heart (1 Chron 28:9, 19:9)

8. Final Thoughts: TEMPLE WORSHIP (building / body) Sacrifices Burnt Offerings Bowing Down Burning Incense Prayer and Fasting Dancing Ritual Washing Tearing Clothes Feasting Singing Tithing