1 Chronicles 16

 Scripture – 1 Chronicles 16

Observation – 

• 1 Chronicles 16:1-6 - The ark is brought into the prepared tent
• 1 Chronicles 16:1-3 - David gives the assembly a feast
• 1 Chronicles 16:4-6- Worship leaders are appointed to lead the congregation
• 1 Chronicles 16:7-41 - David's song of thanksgiving
• 1 Chronicles 16:7 - The psalm that was prepared for the occasion
• 1 Chronicles 16:8-13 - The call to praise
• 1 Chronicles 16:14-19 - Remembering God's covenant with his people
• 1 Chronicles 16:20-22 - Remembering God's protecting of his people
• 1 Chronicles 16:23-30 - The command to praise the Lord
• 1 Chronicles 16:31-33 - Creation praises God
• 1 Chronicles 16:34-36 - Conclusion: Celebrate God’s faithfulness to His people.
• 1 Chronicles 16:37-43 - They continued to worship God.

Examples to follow – Praise God for who he is. Remember his protection and his covenants.

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Commands to obey – God is faithful to His people

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1 Chronicles 13-15

Scripture – 1 Chronicles 13-15

Observation – 

• 1 Chronicles 13:1-8 - The attempt to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem.
• 1 Chronicles 13:1-4 - The plan to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem.
• 1 Chronicles 13:5-8 - The procession of the ark from Kirjath Jearim.
• 1 Chronicles 13:9-14 - The death of Uzza
• 1 Chronicles 13:9-11 - Uzza touches the ark and is killed in judgment.
• 1 Chronicles 13:12-14 - David’s fear and God’s blessing on Obed-Edom’s house.
• 1 Chronicles 14:1-7 - David's home in Jerusalem
• 1 Chronicles 14:1-2 - The royal palace of David
• 1 Chronicles 14:3-7 - The sons born to David
• 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 - Victory over the Philistines
• 1 Chronicles 14:8-10 - David seeks God in battle against the Philistines
• 1 Chronicles 14:11-12 - David defeats the Philistines
• 1 Chronicles 14:13-17 - David defeats the Philistines again
• 1 Chronicles 15:1-15 - The assembly of the priests and the Levites
• 1 Chronicles 15:1-2 - David's direction for bringing the ark.
• 1 Chronicles 15:3-10 - A list of the priests and Levites who took the ark of the covenant into Jerusalem.
• 1 Chronicles 15:11-15 - The ark is brought to Jerusalem in the right way.
• 1 Chronicles 15:16-29 - The celebration at bringing the ark of the covenant into Jerusalem.
• 1 Chronicles 15:16-24 - Names of the musicians at the ceremony
• 1 Chronicles 15:25-28 - The ark comes into Jerusalem.
• 1 Chronicles 15:29 - Michal despises David.

Examples to follow – Be warned from God's law. Seek God's guidance before important things. Celebrate when God is good to you.

Examples to not follow – Don't take his word lightly.

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Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey – Give glory to God

Application – Seek God's guidance before important things, and if it is successful, praise God.

Prayer –  Heavenly Father, help me to seek your guidance before I do something. Help me to make the right choices using your word and to give you the glory when it is successful. Amen.

1 Chronicles 11-12

Scripture – 1 Chronicles 11-12

Observation –

• 1 Chronicles 11:1-9 - David becomes King over Israel
• 1 Chronicles 11:1-3 - The elders declare David king at Hebron
• 1 Chronicles 11:4-9 - David takes control of Jerusalem, making it his capital city.
• 1 Chronicles 11:10-47 - David's mighty men
• 1 Chronicles 11:10 - David needed these men for his success
• 1 Chronicles 11:11-14 - Two of David's mighty men
• 1 Chronicles 11:15-19 - David’s mighty men and the mission of the water of Bethlehem.
• 1 Chronicles 11:20-25 - Other accomplishments of David’s mighty men.
• 1 Chronicles 11:26-47 - The honor role of David's mighty men
• 1 Chronicles 12:1-22 - The devotion of David's army
• 1 Chronicles 12:1-2 - Even the Benjaminites, the tribal relatives of Saul, come to David.
• 1 Chronicles 12:3-15 - David's diverse army
• 1 Chronicles 12:16-22 - David receives loyal soldiers at the stronghold
• 1 Chronicles 12:23-40 - The royal army at Hebron
• 1 Chronicles 12:23-37 - The army of the tribes of Israel
• 1 Chronicles 12:38-40 - Their great support of David

Examples to follow – Have loyal friends like David. Be a loyal friend. Be devoted to your friends and leaders. 

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Commands to obey – Be buff so that you can kill a lion in a pit.

Application – Be a loyal friend and be physically able to meet that need.

Prayer –  Heavenly Father, help me to be a loyal friend. Help me to be physically able so that I can help them in what they need. Help me to be the one they would think to call when they need help. Amen.

1 Chronicles 9-10

Scripture – 1 Chronicles 9-10

Observation – 

• 1 Chronicles 9:1-9 - Leaders in Jerusalem at the return from exile.
• 1 Chronicles 9:1-2 - Summary of the Genealogies 
• 1 Chronicles 9:3-9 - Leading citizens of Jerusalem.
• 1 Chronicles 9:10-44 - Other leaders in Jerusalem
• 1 Chronicles 9:10-13 - Leaders among the priests
• 1 Chronicles 9:14-16 - Leaders among the Levites
• 1 Chronicles 9:17-34 - Levite gatekeepers and the temple workers.
• 1 Chronicles 9:35-44 - The ancestors and descendants of King Saul.
• 1 Chronicles 10:1-14 - The death of Saul
• 1 Chronicles 10:1-2 - The battle on Mount Gilboa.
• 1 Chronicles 10:3-6 - Saul dies in battle
• 1 Chronicles 10:7- Israel is defeated in battle.
• 1 Chronicles 10:8-10 - Saul is further disgraced after his death.
• 1 Chronicles 10:11-12 - The courage and faithfulness of the men of Jabesh Gilead.
• 1 Chronicles 10:13-14 - The spiritual reason for the death of King Saul.

Examples to follow – Lead in times of confusion and difficulty. Take initiative and lead courageously. 

Examples to not follow – 

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Application – Be courageous and take initiative.

Prayer – Heavenly Father, help me to take initiative like the leaders of the people did. Help me to do things well, and in touch with your word. Amen.

1 Chronicles 7-8

Scripture – 1 Chronicles 7-8

Observation – 

• 1 Chronicles 7:1-8:40 - The other tribes of Israel
• 1 Chronicles 7:1-5 - The descendants of Issachar
• 1 Chronicles 7:6-12 - The descendants of Benjamin
• 1 Chronicles 7:13 - The descendants of Naphtali 
• 1 Chronicles 7:14-19 - The descendants of the Western Tribe of Manasseh
• 1 Chronicles 7:20-29 - The descendants of Ephraim
• 1 Chronicles 7:30-40 - The descendants of Asher
• 1 Chronicles 8:1-40 - The descendants of Benjamin.

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1 Chronicles 5-6

Scripture – 1 Chronicles 5-6

Observation – 

• 1 Chronicles 5:1-26 - The tribes of Israel settling east of the Jordan River.
• 1 Chronicles 5:1-10 - The descendants of Reuben 
• 1 Chronicles 5:11-22 - The descendants of Gad
• 1 Chronicles 5:23-26 - The descendants of east Manasseh
• 1 Chronicles 6:1-81 - The tribe of Levi
• 1 Chronicles 6:1-30 - The descendants of Levi
• 1 Chronicles 6:31-48 - The musicians that played in the House of the LORD.
• 1 Chronicles 6:49-53 - The family of Aaron.
• 1 Chronicles 6:54-81 - The cities of the Levites.

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1 Chronicles 3-4

Scripture – 1 Chronicles 3-4

Observation – 

• 1 Chronicles 3:1-9 - The descendants of  David
• 1 Chronicles 3:1-3 - The wives of David and their sons
• 1 Chronicles 3:4-9 - Sons born to David in Jerusalem
• 1 Chronicles 3:10-24 - The royal line of Judah after David
• 1 Chronicles 3:10-16 - The line of David until the time of Judah’s exile.
• 1 Chronicles 3:17-24 - The line of David after the time of Judah’s exile.
• 1 Chronicles 4:1-43 - The tribes comprising the later kingdom of Judah.
• 1 Chronicles 4:1-23 - The descendants of Judah.
• 1 Chronicles 4:24-43 - The descendants of Simeon.

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1 Chronicles 1-2

Scripture – 1 Chronicles 1-2

Observation – 

• 1 Chronicles 1:1-27 - Adam to Abraham
• 1 Chronicles 1:1-4 - From Adam to the Sons of Noah.
• 1 Chronicles 1:5-7 - The descendants of Japheth, the son of Noah.
• 1 Chronicles 1:8-16 - The descendants of Ham, the son of Noah.
• 1 Chronicles 1:17-27 - The descendants of Shem, the son of Noah.
• 1 Chronicles 1:28-54 - The sons of Abraham and their descendants to David.
• 1 Chronicles 1:28-54 - The sons of Abraham
• 1 Chronicles 1:29-31 - The descendants of Abraham through Ishmael.
• 1 Chronicles 1:32-33 - The descendants of Abraham through Keturah.
• 1 Chronicles 1:34-42 - The descendants of Abraham through Issac’s son Esau.
• 1 Chronicles 1:43-54 - The Kings and Chiefs of Edom
• 1 Chronicles 2:1-17 - Descendants of Abraham.
• 1 Chronicles 2:1-2 - The descendants of Abraham through Israel.
• 1 Chronicles 2:3-17 - The descendants of Judah to the family of Jesse, the father of David.
• 1 Chronicles 2:18-55 - Other descendants of the tribe of Judah.
• 1 Chronicles 2:18-24 - The family of Hezron, a grandson of Judah.
• 1 Chronicles 2:25-41 - The family of Jerahmeel, a great-grandson of Judah.
• 1 Chronicles 2:42-55 - The family of Caleb, a great-grandson of Judah.

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2 Kings 25

 Scripture – 2 Kings 25

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 25:1-21 - Jerusalem is conquered
• 2 Kings 25:1-3 - Jerusalem is besieged
• 2 Kings 25:4-7 - Zedekiah is captured and killed
• 2 Kings 25:8-10 - The destruction of Jerusalem
• 2 Kings 25:11-17 - The remainder is captured and plundered
• 2 Kings 25:18-21 - The authority of Nebuchadnezzar over Jerusalem and Judah.
• 2 Kings 25:22-30 - Judah and Jerusalem under the Babylonians.
• 2 Kings 25:22-24 - Gedaliah is made governor
• 2 Kings 25:25-26 - The assassination of Gedaliah
• 2 Kings 25:27-30 - Jehoiachin’s situation in Babylon improves.

Examples to follow – 

Examples to not follow –Don't keep testing God's grace and mercy

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – There is an end to God's mercy and grace.

Commands to obey –

Application – Don't keep testing God's mercy, because it will end at some point.

Prayer – Heavenly Father. You are a merciful God. I know that I sin. Help me to not keep sinning repeatedly unrepentantly. Help me to repent whole heartedly. Amen.

2 Kings 23:21-37, 2 Kings 24

Scripture – 2 Kings 23:21-37, 2 Kings 24

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 23:21-27 - The covenant and the reforms of King Josiah.
• 2 Kings 23:21-23 - Josiah keeps the Passover on a national basis
• 2 Kings 23:24-25 - The vast extent of Josiah's reforms
• 2 Kings 23:26-27 - God's promise of judgement
• 2 Kings 23:28-37 - Josiah's end and successors
• 2 Kings 23:28-30 - Josiah dies in a battle against Egypt
• 2 Kings 28:31-34 - The evil reign of Jehoahaz and his captivity to Egypt.
• 2 Kings 28:35-37 - The reign of Jehoiakim over Judah.
• 2 Kings 24:1-7 - The reign of King Jehoiakim of Judah.
• 2 Kings 24:1 - Nebuchadnezzar makes Judah a vassal kingdom.
• 2 Kings 24:2-4 - The troubled reign of Jehoiakim.
• 2 Kings 24:5-7 - The passing of Jehoiakim.
• 2 Kings 24:8-16 - The reign of Jehoiachin.
• 2 Kings 24:8-9 - Jehoiachin, another evil king over Judah.
• 2 Kings 24:10-12 - Jehoiachin surrenders to Nebuchadnezzar.
• 2 Kings 24:13-16 - Jerusalem is impoverished and taken captive.
• 2 Kings 24:17-20 - The reign of Zedekiah.
• 2 Kings 24:17 - Nebuchadnezzar makes Zedekiah king of Judah.
• 2 Kings 24:18-20 - The evil reign and rebellion of Zedekiah.

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Promises to claim – Sin has to be punished whether you do good or not. v26

Commands to obey –v4 is interesting

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2 Kings 22-23:1-20

Scripture – 2 Kings 22-23:1-20

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 22:1-10 - The beginning of Josiah's reforms
• 2 Kings 22:1-2 - A summary of Josiah's reign
• 2 Kings 22:3-7 - Josiah tells Hilkiah to rebuild the temple
• 2 Kings 22:8-10 - The book of the law is found and read
• 2 Kings 22:11-20 - King Josiah is confronted with the Book of the Law
• 2 Kings 22:11 - The first reaction of discovering the Book of the Law
• 2 Kings 22:12-13 - King Josiah seeks the Lord
• 2 Kings 22:14-17 - God's word to Judah: Judgement is coming
• 2 Kings 22:18-20 - God’s word to King Josiah: The judgment will not come in your day.
• 2 Kings 23:1-20 - The covenant and reforms of King Josiah
• 2 Kings 23:1-3 - The covenant is renewed
• 2 Kings 23:4-14 - The extent of King Josiah's reforms in Judah
• 2 Kings 23:15-20 - Josiah extends his reformation to Bethel and Samaria.

Examples to follow – When you realize you have sinned, confess immediately. When God has forgiven you, don't start relaxing. Do something about it.

Examples to not follow – Don't hide the law away as if it doesn't exist. It still is true whether you hide it or not.

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Application – When you realize you have sinned, confess immediately. When God has forgiven you, don't start relaxing. Do something about it.

Prayer – Heavenly Father. When I sin, remind me that I need to confess and repent immediately. Help me to have a sincere and repentant heart. And help me to do something about my sin, and not to relax just because you have forgiven me.

2 Kings 20-21

Scripture – 2 Kings 20-21

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 20:1-11 - Hezekiah is healed by God
• 2 Kings 20:1 - Isaiah's announcement to Hezakiah
• 2 Kings 20:2-3 - Hezekiah's prayer
• 2 Kings 20:4-7 - Isaiah brings God’s answer to Hezekiah’s prayer.
• 2 Kings 20:8-11 - God’s sign to Hezekiah: the retreating shadow.
• 2 Kings 20:12-21 - Hezekiah’s reception of the Babylonian messengers.
• 2 Kings 20:12-13 - Hezekiah shows the riches of his kingdom out of pride.
• 2 Kings 20:14-18 - Hezekiah is rebuked by the Lord
• 2 Kings 20:19-21 - Hezekiah's interesting reaction and end of his reign
• 2 Kings 21:1-18 - The reign of Manasseh, son of Hezekiah
• 2 Kings 21:1-2 - A summary of the reign of Manasseh, a 55-year rule of evil.
• 2 Kings 21:3-9 - The specific sins of Manasseh.
• 2 Kings 21:10-15 - God promises judgment against Judah.
• 2 Kings 21:16 - Manasseh persecutes the people of God.
• 2 Kings 21:17-18 - Conclusion of Manasseh’s reign.
• 2 Kings 21:19-26 - The reign of Amon, son of Manasseh.
• 2 Kings 21:19-22 - A two-year evil reign
• 2 Kings 21:23-26 - The assassination of Amon

Examples to follow – Ask God and he will listen, but he will not always do what you ask.

Examples to not follow – Don't respond in the wrong way to punishment

Sins to avoid – Child Killing. Altars. Putting things before God.

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Commands to obey –

Application – Respond in the right way to punishment: humble and with a heart that realizes what you did wrong.

Prayer – Heavenly Father. Help me to respond in the right way to punishment. Help me to not respond wrongly like Hezekiah did. Help me to be humble, and realize what i did wrong, rather than brush it off because it won't affect me. Amen.