This devotional series, “Finding Christ in Chronicles,” invites you to delve into the often-overlooked books of 1 and 2 Chronicles. Many Christians may shy away from these books, but there is so much to discover within these pages.
Throughout this series, each daily reading from Chronicles is paired with a New Testament verse, providing a fuller understanding of God’s work from the Old Testament through to the coming of Christ. The genealogies, historical accounts, and spiritual lessons in Chronicles are not just dry facts; they are signposts pointing us to Jesus and the unfolding of God’s redemptive plan.
Like many believers, you may have avoided these books. But as the apostle Paul reminds us, we are called to engage with “the whole counsel of God,” which includes even the less familiar parts of Scripture. Chronicles, placed as the last books in the Hebrew Bible, offers a unique spiritual perspective, recounting history from creation to the return from exile, and highlighting God’s enduring faithfulness to his people.
As you journey through these texts, you will find that Chronicles offers deep insights and powerful lessons that can enrich your faith, offering hope and inspiration in God’s steadfast love and the promise of salvation. Join us in discovering Christ in Chronicles and see how these ancient texts can speak to your life today.
Read: 1 Chronicles 1:1-5; Acts 20:27 Adam, Seth, Enosh . . . (1 Chron. 1:1) We all have favorite books and passages of the Bible, but most Christians have parts of the
Read: 1 Chronicles 1:6-28; Romans 15:4 Adam, Seth, Enosh . . . the sons of Abraham . . . (1 Chron. 1:1, 28) The book The Great DeChurching reports that in the United States more than
Read: 1 Chronicles 3:1, 10-24; Matthew 13:5-8 The sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah, and Anani, seven. (1 Chron. 3:24) Recently, my wife and I were given a gift
Read: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10; Mark 11:23 Oh . . . that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain! (1 Chron. 4:10) When our children were young, they often
Read: 1 Chronicles 10:1-14; Mark 13:5 So Saul died for his breach of faith. (1 Chron. 10:13) Early in my time in parish ministry, I was part of a preacher exchange. I
Read: 1 Chronicles 11:1-14; Hebrews 2:17 Then all Israel gathered together to David. (1 Chron. 11:1) Psychology Today once did a study of the coaching methods of legendary basketball coach John Wooden.
Read: 1 Chronicles 11:10-47; 2 Timothy 2:19 Abishai, the brother of Joab . . . was the most renowned of the thirty . . . but he did not attain to the three. (1 Chron. 11:20-21) Last
Read: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14; Hebrews 10:31 The anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah. (1 Chron. 13:10) I have a good friend who is an advocate for CPR training in our
Read: 1 Chronicles 14:1-17; Philippians 2:10-11 The fame of David went out into all lands. (1 Chron. 14:17) One of my favorite hymns is “Jesus Shall Reign.” The song expresses longing for
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