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: 2 Chronicles 6:32-39; Hebrews 7:25 When a foreigner, who is not of your people Israel, comes . . . and prays toward this house, hear from heaven your dwelling place. (2 Chron. 6:32)
Read: 2 Chronicles 7:12-22; 1 John 5:14-15 If my people who are called by my name humble themselves . . . then I will hear from heaven. (2 Chron. 7:14) If you have memorized
Read: 2 Chronicles 9:1-12; Luke 11:29-32 I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes had seen it. (2 Chron. 9:6) Recently my wife and I made a
Read: 2 Chronicles 10:1-15; Romans 2:28 My father disciplined you with whips, but I will discipline you with scorpions. (2 Chron. 10:14) I live in an area that has a fair amount
Read: 2 Chronicles 13:4-16; Matthew 5:3 As for us, the LORD is our God, and we have not forsaken him. (2 Chron. 13:10) The King’s Speech is a movie about the king
Read: 2 Chronicles 16:1-14; Matthew 25:21 The eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth. (2 Chron. 16:9) Christians can go astray when they don’t pay attention to
Read: 2 Chronicles 18:28-19:3; Matthew 10:16 Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him. (2 Chron. 18:31) As a pastor I learned to advise members of the congregation who were well-intentioned but
Read: 2 Chronicles 22:10-12; 23:12-21; Matthew 2:12-18 Jehoshabeath . . . took Joash the son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the king’s sons. (2 Chron. 22:11) I attended a recent lecture
Read: 2 Chronicles 24:15-22; Revelation 2:4 He sent prophets among them to bring them back to the LORD. (2 Chron. 24:19) In various sports, coaches instruct us to follow through with our
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