These two chapters summarize over 22 years of Joseph’s life: Sold to caravan Exalted Wrongfully imprisoned Exalted Forgotten for two years Exalted Dream comes true Two boys That’s a long time. That’s a lot of difficult times. That’s a lot of valleys to go through before hitting the mountain top.
Category Archives: Bible Commentary
Genesis 37-39
We’re going to finish the book of Genesis. This section (chapter 37 thru 50) will cover the life of Joseph. If you pay attention in chapter 37, you’ll see that three times the author mentions that Joseph’s brothers hate him. The author mentions that the father loves him one time. And after Joseph shares hisContinue reading “Genesis 37-39”
Closing Thoughts (2 Chronicles)
It’s amazing to see how quickly you can read through the Bible when you exercise some discipline. We’re covering approximately 3 chapters/day on this blog, 5 days/week, and we’re already through 2 large books in the Old Testament. If we keep this pace, we should cover the entire Bible in roughly a year. As forContinue reading “Closing Thoughts (2 Chronicles)”
2 Chronicles 34-36
Josiah, at 16, cleans house. At 26, he encounters the Word of the Lord for the first time and tears his clothes. He receives the words of the prophetess, makes a wholehearted covenant to the Lord, and sets out to obey and perform what is written in the law. Josiah leads the people in oneContinue reading “2 Chronicles 34-36”
2 Chronicles 32-33
32:6-8- Hezekiah leads his people well, giving them courage and resolve. 32:17- Sennacherib has a grammar mix-up that costs him his life. He equates other countries’ gods with Israel’s God. They are not the same. God doesn’t like it when you confuse Him with them. 32:30- When I visited Israel, I was able to seeContinue reading “2 Chronicles 32-33”
2 Chronicles 29-31
It’s quite simple: I want to be like Hezekiah. I hope you do too.
2 Chronicles 26-28
One thing is typical, one thing is not. As for the former, I list the things I found noteworthy in the text, but as for the latter, I follow each note with some questions. I would love to hear some interaction: 26:5- As long as he sought the Lord, God made him prosper. Do youContinue reading “2 Chronicles 26-28”
2 Chronicles 23-25
Jehoiada, the priest, takes care of the crazy grandma, Athaliah. Joash becomes king at age seven. Age seven, a king, can you imagine? Now, I’m sure he wasn’t making the big decisions at that age, but still, the fact that he held the title at such a young age is remarkable. And for the mostContinue reading “2 Chronicles 23-25”
2 Chronicles 20-22
The previous day’s reading and today’s readings startled me. Why? Because I’ve read through the Bible a few times before and never do I remember Jehoshaphat being such a good king. He was though. And here’s the proof: When he’s afraid, he seeks the Lord (20:3) He proclaims a nationwide fast to seek the LordContinue reading “2 Chronicles 20-22”
2 Chronicles 17-19
17:6 Jehoshaphat was courageous in the ways of the Lord. 17:9 The Levites have the law of the Lord, which is the only thing worth teaching. 18:13 Speaking of Micaiah, you have to respect a man like that. He will only tell you what the Lord tells you. 18:23 Sometimes you’ll be punished for speakingContinue reading “2 Chronicles 17-19”
2 Chronicles 14-16
These three chapters are an anomaly to me, as is the main character, Asa. Here’s the story: 14:2- Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord. 14:9-15- He wins a fight, in which his army of 500K beats the 1Mil strong Ethiopian army. How does he pull it off? HeContinue reading “2 Chronicles 14-16”
2 Chronicles 11-13
11 God warns/counsels the people, “No civil war.” Rehoboam is all over the place. He’s bad for awhile, good for a few years, then back to being evil. Ultimately, he ends up being deemed a bad king. 12 Egypt plunders Jerusalem. It’s the people’s first taste of slavery to the Egyptians since the Exodus. ItContinue reading “2 Chronicles 11-13”