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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”

Connect the Dots

I read a quote from Seth Godin, asking, “Are we teaching our children to collect the dots or connect the dots?” It’s a good question, a fair question, one that must be asked. More importantly, it’s one that must be answered. See, I like to collect dots. And I am a firm believer that peopleContinue reading “Connect the Dots”

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”