Chronicles

1 Chronicles 16:34  Give thanks to the Lord, because He is good and because His gracious love is eternal! 

Hebrews 13:15 Through Him let us always bring God a sacrifice of praise, that is the fruit of our lips that confess His name.

The Chronicles are a history of Israel from the days of Saul to the Captivity in Babylon. A deeper meaning of the promises made to David's line, especially regarding the coming Messiah, is revealed: when kings dishonor God's law, punishment falls upon them, while those who honor God's ordinances prosper.   Blessings that follow a genuine religious life have an uplifting effect on the national religion.

Chronicles recount the stories of real people who lived on this earth. Though they may be buried in an ancient list, they are alive in the light of eternity. Each individual plays a role in the unfolding of God's plan in this world. Everyone has a place in God's heart and a part in His divine purpose.

These books will allow you to meet some people who will warn you, challenge you, and even encourage you.

G.B. Shaw: There is no such thing as great people. The greatest man or woman is 99 percent just like yourself.

2 Chronicles 7:14 When my people humble themselves - the ones who are called by my name - and pray, seek Me, and turn away from their evil practices, I myself will listen from heaven, I will pardon their sins, and I will restore their land.

 Hosea 4:6  My people are destroyed because they lack knowledge of Me. 

1 Chronicles 17:11-14 It will come about that when your life is complete and you go to join your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring after you, who is related to one of your sons, and I will fortify His kingdom. He will build a temple dedicated to me, and I will make His throne last forever. I will be a Father to Him, and he will be a Son to Me. I will never remove my gracious love from Him, as I did from the one who preceded you. I will confirm Him in my Temple and in my kingdom forever, and His throne will remain secure forever.

2 Chronicles 18:16   I saw all of Israel scattered on the mountains like sheep without a shepherd. And the Lord told me, 'These have no master, so let them each return to his own home in peace.'

Matthew 9:36 When He saw the crowds, He was deeply moved with compassion for them, because they were troubled and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.