2 CHRONICLES - Introduction and Overview.

Send us Fan Mail This Podcast is a project to complete an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes: If you journeyed with me through 1 Chronicles, you’ll remember that the Chronicler walked us through genealogies, long lists of names, temple preparation, organisation, worship, and then closed with the final lessons David said he had learned at the end of his life. It was a book about foundations, but also about identity, and God’s promises, and the careful preparation required for the work of the Lord. Now, as we turn the page to 2 Chronicles, the spotlight shifts. David has passed from the scene. Solomon now stands at the beginning of his reign, and the writer invites us to watch what happens when a king and a nation begin well. If 1 Chronicles asked, “What lessons should we have learned?” then 2 Chronicles asks, “Will we live in the light of those lessons?” This book is spiritual lessons laid out in narrative form. It is a story of devotion then decline, of revival and then rebellion, of kings who seek the Lord and kings who forget Him. And through every chapter we see the Chronicler’s central theme: Seek the Lord — and He will be found. Forsake the Lord — and you will falter. That theme will begin immediately when tomorrow we begin with the text of chapter 1, where Solomon steps into leadership with a request from God that many believers have asked across the centuries… “Give me wisdom.” So today, as we begin 2 Chronicles, we’re going to explore the spiritual principle that will guide the entire book: Begin well — and seek the Lord. Join me today in 2 Chronicles and let’s begin this new season together. Support the show This podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless... Follow and support me as an independent podcast creator on Patreon. Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | Patreon To receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at: Jeremy McCandless | Substack Check out my other Podcasts. My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com The L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment. https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891 The Classic Literature Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906 To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit: Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update