2 Chronicles 18-19

Scripture – 2 Chronicles 18-19

Observation – 

• 2 Chronicles 18:1-28 - Jehoshaphat goes to Samaria
• 2 Chronicles 18:1 - Jehoshaphat’s unwise alliance with Ahab.
• 2 Chronicles 18:2-3 - Ahab sets his eyes upon Ramoth-Gilead.
• 2 Chronicles 18:4-8 - Jehoshaphat proposes that they seek God in the matter.
• 2 Chronicles 18:9-11 - An object lesson from the false prophets
• 2 Chronicles 18:12-15 - The prophecy of Micaiah, a true prophet
• 2 Chronicles 18:16-17 - Micaiah speaks the true prophecy from the LORD.
• 2 Chronicles 18:18-22 - Micaiah reveals the inspiration behind the 400 prophets.
• 2 Chronicles 18:23-28 - The reaction of Ahab and the prophets
• 2 Chronicles 18:29-34 - The death of Ahab
• 2 Chronicles 18:29 - Jehosophat and Ahab go into battle
• 2 Chronicles 18:30-34 - Jehoshaphat is saved and Ahab dies in battle.
• 2 Chronicles 19:1-3 - The goodness of God to Jehosaphat 
• 2 Chronicles 19:1 - He returns safely after battle
• 2 Chronicles 19:2-3 - God rebukes Jehoshaphat through Jehu the prophet.
• 2 Chronicles 19:4-11 - Jehoshaphat’s response.
• 2 Chronicles 19:4 - Jehoshaphat furthers godliness in the kingdom of Judah.
• 2 Chronicles 19:5-11 - The reforms of Jehoshaphat

Examples to follow – 

Examples to not follow –Don't seek God because you want a good prophecy.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – God is working behind everything.

Commands to obey –

Application – Don't seek God because you want something good. Seek God because he will work for the good of those who love him. 

Prayer – Heavenly Father. Help me to seek you because you will work for my good, even if it means that I won't like it. Help me trust you in every circumstance and to go to you in prayer. Amen.

2 Chronicles 16-17

Scripture – 2 Chronicles 16-17

Observation – 

• 2 Chronicles 16:1-6 - A treaty with Syria
• 2 Chronicles 16:1-3 - Asa makes a treaty with Syria to strengthen himself against Israel.
• 2 Chronicles 16:4-6 - The success of Asa's plan
• 2 Chronicles 16:7-14 - God’s rebuke to King Asa and the king’s response.
• 2 Chronicles 16:7-9 - The word from Hanani the seer
• 2 Chronicles 16:10 - Asa rejects the message
• 2 Chronicles 16:11-14 - The sad end of the reign of King Asa.
• 2 Chronicles 17:1-6 - How King Jehoshaphat pleased God.
• 2 Chronicles 17:1-4 - The personal and spiritual commitment of King Jehoshaphat.
• 2 Chronicles 17:5-6 - The blessing upon his reign.
• 2 Chronicles 17:7-19 - The strength of Jehoshaphat's kingdom
• 2 Chronicles 17:7-10 - The spiritual strength of the kingdom
• 2 Chronicles 17:11-19 - The material strength of the kingdom.

Examples to follow – Trust in the Lord's hand and not man's armies.

Examples to not follow – Don't trust in man's powers because the Lord can easily defeat them.

Sins to avoid – False assurance. Thinking Man is better than God.

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – Trust God in decision making.

Prayer – Heavenly Father. I ask you for wisdom in the different decisions I am making in my life. Things like worship leading, or volleyball should be in your hands and not mine. Amen.

2 Chronicles 14-15

Scripture – 2 Chronicles 14-15

Observation – 

• 2 Chronicles 14:1-8 - The characteristics of King Asa
• 2 Chronicles 14:1-6 - The blessedness of the reign of King Asa
• 2 Chronicles 14:7-8 - Asa's emphasis on defense
• 2 Chronicles 14:9-15 - Deliverance from the Ethiopians
• 2 Chronicles 14:9-11 - The threat from Ethiopia and the cry to God.
• 2 Chronicles 14:12-15 - God gives Judah victory over the Ethiopians.
• 2 Chronicles 15:1-7 - Azariah brings a warning from God
• 2 Chronicles 15:1-2 - Asa is nudged to seek God
• 2 Chronicles 15:3-7 - The reminder of past disobedience
• 2 Chronicle 15:8-19 - The reforms of King Asa
• 2 Chronicles 15:8-9 - King Asa cleanses the land and gathers the nation together for worship.
• 2 Chronicles 15:10-15 - A public covenant made in Jerusalem
• 2 Chronicles 15:16-19 - The reform in the King's household

Examples to follow – Follow the nudges of God. 

Examples to not follow – Don't ignore the nudges of God.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey – Cleanse your body as a living sacrifice holy and pleasing to God.

Application – Cleanse your body and offer it as a sacrifice to God.

Prayer –  Heavenly Father. I want to offer my body as a sacrifice to you. I want to serve and please you. Help me to cleanse my body and my ways so that I can serve you fully. Amen.

2 Chronicles 12-13

Scripture – 2 Chronicles 12-13

Observation – 

• 2 Chronicles 12:1-5 - Egypt attacks the disobedient kingdom of Judah
• 2 Chronicles 12:1 - The sin of Rehoboam and his people
• 2 Chronicles 12:2-4 - Egypt attacks
• 2 Chronicles 12:5 - God's word to Rehoboam and Judah
• 2 Chronicles 12:6-16 - Repentance and Service of Judah
• 2 Chronicles 12:6 - The repentance of Rehoboam and Judah.
• 2 Chronicles 12:7-8 - Deliverance with a reminder
• 2 Chronicles 12:9-12 - Some of the deliverance was granted to Judah
• 2 Chronicles 12:13-16 - A summary of Rehoboam's reign
• 2 Chronicles 13:1-12 - King Abijah speaks to King Jeroboam.
• 2 Chronicles 13:1-3 - The armies gather for war
• 2 Chronicles 13:4-12 - Abijah’s appeal to Jeroboam and the army of Israel.
• 2 Chronicles 13:13-22 - God's deliverance for Judah and King Abijah.
• 2 Chronicles 13:13-14 - Jeroboam's ambush
• 2 Chronicles 13:15-19 - Victory for Judah
• 2 Chronicles 13:20-22 - A summary of Abijah's reign.

Examples to follow – Even if you repent, there is still a cost for sin.

Examples to not follow – Don't repent because you want to get off on punishment. Do it because you actually feel sorry.

Sins to avoid – Insincere repentance.

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – Do not repent because you want to get out of punishment.

Prayer –  Heavenly Father. Help me to repent sincerely and whole heartedly. Help me to not repent because I want to get out of punishment. Amen.

2 Chronicles 10-11

Scripture – 2 Chronicles 10-11

Observation – 

• 2 Chronicles 10:1-15 - Rehoboam and the nation at Shechem.
• 2 Chronicles 10:1-5 - The elders of Israel offer Rehoboam the throne of Israel.
• 2 Chronicles 10:6-7 - The counsel from Rehoboam's older advisers
• 2 Chronicles 10:8-11 - The counsel from Rehoboam's younger advisers
• 2 Chronicles 10:12-15 - Rehoboam answers Jeroboam and the elders of Israel harshly.
• 2 Chronicles 10:16-19 - The revolt against Rehoboam
• 2 Chronicles 10:16-17 Jeroboam leads those leaving Rehoboam’s rule.
• 2 Chronicles 10:18-19 - Israel rebels against the house of David.
• 2 Chronicles 11:1-12 - The reign of Rehoboam
• 2 Chronicles 11:1-4 - A prophet prevents a civil war
• 2 Chronicles 11:5-12 - Rehoboam turns his attention to defense.
• 2 Chronicles 11:13-23 - The godly of Israel migrate to Judah
• 2 Chronicles 11:13-16 - The godly of the northern kingdom migrate to the southern kingdom.
• 2 Chronicles 11:17 - The true strength of Judah.
• 2 Chronicles 11:18-23 - The family of Rehoboam.

Examples to follow – Have good counselors, because if you don't, it will lead to disaster. God is the reason behind every good thing.

Examples to not follow – Appointing or making man made things won't replace God's.

Sins to avoid – Thinking that your decisions are better than God.

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – Don't think that your decisions are better than God's.

Prayer –  Heavenly Father, you are the reason for every good thing. I know that sometimes I think that my decisions are better. I think that I can justify what I do, but I can't, because your word clearly says it is sin. Amen.

2 Chronicles 9

Scripture – 2 Chronicles 9

Observation – 

• 2 Chronicles 9:1-12- Solomon hosts the Queen of Sheba
• 2 Chronicles 9:1-4 - The Queen of Sheba comes to Jerusalem.
• 2 Chronicles 9:5-8 - The reaction of Queen Sheba
• 2 Chronicles 9:9-12 - An exchange of gifts
• 2 Chronicles 9:13-31 - Solomon's great wealth
• 2 Chronicles 9:13-14 - Solomon's yearly income
• 2 Chronicles 9:15-28 - Examples of Solomon’s wealth and prosperity.
• 2 Chronicles 9:29-31 - The end of Solomon’s reign.

Examples to follow – Use your gifts to lead others to God.

Examples to not follow – Don't be proud of the gifts you have.

Sins to avoid – Pride.

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – When God gives you things and gifts, use them for his glory, not your own.

Prayer –  Heavenly Father. I know it was very tempting for Solomon to display his wealth and splendor. Help me to not be prideful and display my gifts and talents for my own please. Help me to use them for your glory instead.

2 Chronicles 7-8

 Scripture – 2 Chronicles 7-8

Observation – 

• 2 Chronicles 7:1-11 - Dedication by God and Man
• 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 - The temple is dedicated by God with fire from heaven.
• 2 Chronicles 7:4-5 - The temple is dedicated by man with a multitude of sacrifices.
• 2 Chronicles 7:6-10 - The days of praise and feasting for the dedication of the temple.
• 2 Chronicles 7:11 - The work is accomplished successfully
• 2 Chronicles 7:12-22 - God appears to Solomon again
• 2 Chronicles 7:12-16 - The assurance of the answered prayer at the temple
• 2 Chronicles 7:17-22 - God's warning to Solomon
• 2 Chronicles 8:1-10 - Solomon and the surrounding nations
• 2 Chronicles 8:1-6 - The dominion of Solomon
• 2 Chronicles 8:7-10 - The conquered people of Solomon
• 2 Chronicles 8:11-18 - Solomon and the daughter of Pharoah 
• 2 Chronicles 8:11 - Solomon marries an Egyptian princess
• 2 Chronicles 8:12-16 - The order of Solomon's government
• 2 Chronicles 8:17-18 - Solomon's sea trading

Examples to follow –  Dedicate your works to the Lord. Dedicate your skills and your things.

Examples to not follow – Don't use the power God has given you for your own benefit.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – God listens to all our prayers. 

Commands to obey –

Application –  Dedicate what you have to the Lord. 

Prayer –  Heavenly Father. I dedicate my guitar playing skills to you. Use them for your glory and for the further building up of your kingdom. Help me to use my skills to please you and honor you when I play. Amen.

2 Chronicles 5-6

Scripture – 2 Chronicles 5-6

Observation – 

• 2 Chronicles 5:1-10 - The finished temple
• 2 Chronicles 5:1 - Completion of the work
• 2 Chronicles 5:2-5 - The furniture of the temple is brought in before the nation.
• 2 Chronicles 5:6-10 - The ark comes into the Most Holy Place of the temple.
• 2 Chronicles 5:11-14 - The glory of God fills the temple
• 2 Chronicles 5:11-12 - The praise of the Levites
• 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 - The cloud of God's glory fills the temple
• 2 Chronicles 6:1-11 - Solomon blesses God
• 2 Chronicles 6:1-2 - Acknowledgement of God's presence in the cloud.
• 2 Chronicles 6:3-9 - Solomon blesses the people and God
• 2 Chronicles 6:10-11 - Solomon presents the temple to God.
• 2 Chronicles 6:12-42 - Solomon's prayer
• 2 Chronicles 6:12-14 - Solomon humbles himself and praises God
• 2 Chronicles 6:15-17 - Solomon praises him for being the maker and keeper of promises
• 2 Chronicles 6:18-21 - Solomon asks God to dwell in this place
• 2 Chronicles 6:22-23 - Hear when Your people take an oath at the temple.
• 2 Chronicles 6:24-25 - Hear when Your people are defeated.
• 2 Chronicles 6:26-31 - Hear in times of plague and famine.
• 2 Chronicles 6:32-33 - Hear when a foreigner prays.
• 2 Chronicles 6:34-39 - Hear when Israel goes out to battle and prays from captivity.
• 2 Chronicles 6:40-42 - Conclusion to the prayer.

Examples to follow – Ask God to hear you when you are...

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – Ask God to hear you when you are defeated or disappointed.

Prayer –  Heavenly Father. Right now I am discouraged and disappointed. Give me strength and perseverance to help me. Amen.

2 Chronicles 3-4

Scripture – 2 Chronicles 3-4

Observation – 

• 2 Chronicles 3:1-2 - Where and when the temple was built
• 2 Chronicles 3:1 - The location
• 2 Chronicles 3:2 - The time
• 2 Chronicles 3:3-17 - A description of the temple
• 2 Chronicles 3:3-7 - The building 
• 2 Chronicles 3:8-14 - The most holy place
• 2 Chronicles 3:15-17 - The pillars
• 2 Chronicles 4:1-10 - The furnishings of the temple
• 2 Chronicles 4:1 - The bronze altar
• 2 Chronicles 4:2-6 - The washing basins
• 2 Chronicles 4:7-8 - The lampstands, tables, and bowls
• 2 Chronicles 4:9-10 - The court
• 2 Chronicles 4:11-22 - The work of Huram of Tyre
• 2 Chronicles 4:11-17 - Huram’s furnishings for the temple.
• 2 Chronicles 4:18-22 - A summary of the furnishings.

Examples to follow – Serving God in little ways can lead to big things later on.

Examples to not follow – 

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – God will reward those who earnestly seek him.

Commands to obey –

Application – Serve God whole heartedly in big and little things and he will reward you.

Prayer –  Heavenly Father. Help me to serve you whole heartedly. Help me to not do things for the wrong reasons, but help me to serve you will all my heart, soul, and mind. Amen.

2 Chronicles 1-2

Scripture – 2 Chronicles 1-2

Observation –

• 2 Chronicles 1:1-10 - Solomon meets God at Gibeon
• 2 Chronicles 1:1-4 - Solomon brings the leaders of Israel to Gibeon
• 2 Chronicles 1:5-6 - Solomon and the assembly seek God together.
• 2 Chronicles 1:7-10 - God gives Solomon a gift of Wisdom
• 2 Chronicles 1:11-17 - God answers Solomon's request
• 2 Chronicles 1:11-12 - Solomon receives wisdom and blessings from God.
• 2 Chronicles 1:13-17 - The great wealth of King Solomon.
• 2 Chronicles 2:1-2 - An overview of the work of the temple
• 2 Chronicles 2:1 - Solomon's determination to build the temple
• 2 Chronicles 2:2 - The workload
• 2 Chronicles 2:3-18 - Solomon’s correspondence with Hiram king of Tyre.
• 2 Chronicles 2:3-6 - Solomon describes the work to Hiram.
• 2 Chronicles 2:7-10 - Solomon’s request to Hiram.
• 2 Chronicles 2:11-16 - Hiram’s response to Solomon.
• 2 Chronicles 2:17-18 - The laborers who built the temple.

Examples to follow – Ask God for Wisdom. Be determined to work for God. 

Examples to not follow – Use what God gives you for his glory, not your own.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – Use the resources and abilities you have been given for God's glory. Ask God for more.

Prayer –  Heavenly Father. Thank you for the resources you have been given me, such as a family who loves God, a bible, and more. Help me to use what I have learned and what I have been given for your kingdom. Help me to use my knowledge of the bible to teach and to spread the Gospel. Amen.

1 Chronicles 29

Scripture – 1 Chronicles 29

Observation – 

• 1 Chronicles 29:1-9 - David's offering for the temple
• 1 Chronicles 29:1-5 - David's gift to build the temple
• 1 Chronicles 29:6-9 - The giving of other Israelites.
• 1 Chronicles 29:10-20 - David's song
• 1 Chronicles 29:10-12 - David praises the Lord
• 1 Chronicles 29:13-15 - David thanks God for the privilege of giving
• 1 Chronicles 29:16-19 - David commits the offering received from the people 
• 1 Chronicles 29:20 - David leads the people to praise
• 1 Chronicles 29:21-30 - The end of David's reign
• 1 Chronicles 29:21-25 - The nation rejoices at the new king, Solomon
• 1 Chronicles 29:26-20 - The end of David's reign

Examples to follow – Thank God for the gift of giving.

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey – God desires for you to worship, to serve, and to give.

Application – Thank God for the chances he has given you to worship, serve and give.

Prayer – Heavenly father. Thank you for the chances you have given me to worship. Thank you for Wednesday worship, Sunday worship, and Friday worship. Thank you for all the chances I get to praise you. Thank you that I can serve you in so many ways. Thank you for the ushering team, and the worship team, and all the other big and little ways I have to serve you. Thank you also for the chances to give. Help me to grow in giving when I get older. Amen.

1 Chronicles 28

Scripture – 1 Chronicles 28

Observation – 

• 1 Chronicles 28:1-10 - Davids words to Israel and to Solomon
• 1 Chronicles 28:1 - The assembly of Israel gathers to hear David
• 1 Chronicles 28:2-8 - David speaks to them
• 1 Chronicles 28:9-10 - David speaks to Solomon
• 1 Chronicles 28:11-21 - The plans for the temple
• 1 Chronicles 28:11-13 - David gives the Solomon the plans
• 1 Chronicles 28:14-19 - The furnishings for the temple
• 1 Chronicles 28:20-21 - David's final charge

Examples to follow – Be ready to pass on your role. Praise God for the tasks he did give you even if you might be disappointed about the ones you didn't get to do.

Examples to not follow – 

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – The Lord God is with you.

Commands to obey – Be strong and Courageous.

Application – Give God glory for the tasks he has given you 

Prayer – Heavenly Father. Thank you for giving me tasks for your glory. Help me to not be jealous of what others are doing and to be thankful for what you have given me. Amen.

1 Chronicles 26-27

Scripture – 1 Chronicles 26-27

Observation – 

• 1 Chronicles 26:1-19 - The divisions of gatekeepers
• 1 Chronicles 26:1-5 - The divisions of gatekeepers
• 1 Chronicles 26:6-8 - Shemaiah and his sons, and the other sons of Obed-Edom.
• 1 Chronicles 26:9-12 - Other gatekeepers
• 1 Chronicles 26:13-19 - A lot for each of the gatekeepers and their families
• 1 Chronicles 26:20-32 - Other Levite servants to the temple
• 1 Chronicles 26:20-25 - Overseers for the treasuries 
• 1 Chronicles 26:26-28 - Shelomith, a notable overseer
• 1 Chronicles 26:29-32 - Other servants for the kingdom of Israel.
• 1 Chronicles 27:1-15 - Captains over the army of Israel
• 1 Chronicles 27:1 - The military divisions of Israel.
• 1 Chronicles 27:2-15 - Captains over David’s army.
• 1 Chronicles 27:16-34 - Tribal leaders and officials in David’s government.
• 1 Chronicles 27:16-22 - Tribal leaders
• 1 Chronicles 27:23-32 - Officials in King David’s government.

Examples to follow – 

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – 

Prayer –  

1 Chronicles 24-25

Scripture – 1 Chronicles 24-25

Observation – 

• 1 Chronicles 24:1-19 - The 24 divisions of priesthood
• 1 Chronicles 24:1-6 - The sons of Aaron and what happened to them
• 1 Chronicles 24:7-19 - The priesthood is divided by lot
• 1 Chronicles 24:20-31 - The rest of the Levites
• 1 Chronicles 24:20-30 - A list of the remaining Levites
• 1 Chronicles 24:31 - How their lots were chosen
• 1 Chronicles 25:1-6 - The musicians of the temple
• 1 Chronicles 25:1 - Musicians separated for service.
• 1 Chronicles 25:2-6 - The sons of Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman
• 1 Chronicles 25:7-31 - The result of the casting of lots for their duty.
• 1 Chronicles 25:7-8 - The number of musicians
• 1 Chronicles 25:9-31 - The division of musicians.

Examples to follow – Use your musical talents for God's glory.

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey – Do things for God.

Application – Use my guitar skills to play for God in the Church.

Prayer –  Heavenly Father. As I continue to grow older, help me to use my talents for you. Specifically, help me to use my guitar playing for you. Help me to have wisdom in what I say and how I play. Amen.

1 Chronicles 22-23

 Scripture – 1 Chronicles 22-23

Observation – 

• 1 Chronicles 22:1-5 - David gathers materials and men for the temple
• 1 Chronicles 22:1-4 - David gathers men and material for building the temple.
• 1 Chronicles 22:5 - David’s vision for the preparation of the temple.
• 1 Chronicles 22:6-19 - David's instruction to Solomon
• 1 Chronicles 22:6-10 - David's call to build the temple
• 1 Chronicles 22:11-13 - David's warning to Solomon to stay faithful to God
• 1 Chronicles 22:14-16 - David's preparations
• 1 Chronicles 22:17-19 - David’s command to the leaders of Israel.
• 1 Chronicles 23:1-23 - The groupings of the Levites
• 1 Chronicles 23:1-2 - David passes his kingdom to Solomon
• 1 Chronicles 23:3-6 - The number and groupings of the Levites
• 1 Chronicles 23:7-11 - The Gershonites
• 1 Chronicles 23:12-13 - The Kohathites
• 1 Chronicles 23:14-20 - The sons of Moses
• 1 Chronicles 23:21-23 - The family of Merari
• 1 Chronicles 23:24-32 - David changes the duties of the Levites
• 1 Chronicles 23:24-26 - The reason
• 1 Chronicles 23:27-32 - The new duties

Examples to follow – Strive to do good things for the Lord. Realize that God has a plan for different people.

Examples to not follow – Don't go against what God wants you to do.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – God has a plan for everyone. Ask Him what His plan is for you.

Prayer –  Heavenly Father. I know you have a plan for everyone in their lives. I pray that you would reveal my purpose and your plan for me. I want to do good things for you. Amen.

1 Chronicles 21

Scripture – 1 Chronicles 21

Observation – 

• 1 Chronicles 21:1-13 - David commands a census to be taken
• 1 Chronicles 21:1-2 - David is moved to take a census by Satan.
• 1 Chronicles 21:3-4 - Joab objects to the census.
• 1 Chronicles 21:5-8 - The census is made, and David is immediately sorry
• 1 Chronicles 21:9-12 - David is allowed to choose his judgement
• 1 Chronicles 21:13 - David chooses the plague
• 1 Chronicles 21:14-30 - The plague
• 1 Chronicles 21:14-15 - The plague of destruction hits Israel severely.
• 1 Chronicles 21:16-19 - David’s intercession; and God’s instruction.
• 1 Chronicles 21:20-25 - David buys the threshing floor of Ornan.
• 1 Chronicles 21:26-27 - God is satisfied and relents His judgment.
• 1 Chronicles 21:28-30 - David offers a sacrifice to the Lord

Examples to follow – Object when things seem sinful, even if it means getting punished unjustly. When you realize you have sinned, repent immediately.

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – Satan is watching, ready to devour and tempt you.

Promises to claim – God is merciful, but there still has to be a punishment for sin.

Commands to obey –

Application – Be ready to take a stand when people are sinful and are going to cause destruction.

Prayer –  Heavenly Father, help me to be strong and courageous. Help me to stand firm against those who might hurt others by their actions. I know that you can give me strength. Help me also to stand firm against the devil, who is always prowling around looking for someone to devour. Amen.

1 Chronicles 19-20

Scripture – 1 Chronicles 19-20

Observation – 

• 1 Chronicles 19:1-8 - The offense of the Ammonites
• 1 Chronicles 19:1-2 - David sends ambassadors to the Ammonites at the death of their king.
• 1 Chronicles 19:3-5 - Hanun treats Israel’s ambassadors shamefully.
• 1 Chronicles 19:6-8 - The Ammonites and Israelites prepare for war.
• 1 Chronicles 19:9-19 - Victory for Israel
• 1 Chronicles 19:9-13 - Joab divides the army into two groups.
• 1 Chronicles 19:14-15 Joab defeats the Arameans, and the Ammonites retreat.
• 1 Chronicles 19:16-19 - David wipes out the Arameans reinforcements.
• 1 Chronicles 20:1-3 - The defeat of Amnon
• 1 Chronicles 20:1 - Joab goes back out the next year to get Rabbah of Ammon.
• 1 Chronicles 20:2-3 - David wears the crown of Ammon.
• 1 Chronicles 20:4-8 - Israelite victories over the Philistine Giants
• 1 Chronicles 20:4-7 - Three victories over three giants
• 1 Chronicles 20:8 - Summary of the victories over the Philistine giants.

Examples to follow – Have good advisors. Fight boldly and trust the rest to the Lord. v13

Examples to not follow –Don't place the inexperienced in places of power.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – God keeps his promises. He will make the house of David great.

Commands to obey –

Application – Be strong and show courage and may the Lord do what is good in his sight.

Prayer –  Heavenly Father. Help me to be strong and show courage. I know that you will do what is right. Let it not be what is good in my sight, but what is good in yours. Amen.

1 Chronicles 17-18

Scripture – 1 Chronicles 17-18

Observation – 

• 1 Chronicles 17:1-15 - God's promise to David
• 1 Chronicles 17:1-2 - Nathan's premature advice to David
• 1 Chronicles 17:3-6 - God corrects Nathan’s hasty approval of David’s plan to build a temple.
• 1 Chronicles 17:7-15 - God promises to build David a house
• 1 Chronicles 17:16-27 - David's thankful response
• 1 Chronicles 17:16-22 - David’s humble thanksgiving and praise to God.
• 1 Chronicles 17:23-27 - David boldly asks that the promise be fulfilled as spoken.
• 1 Chronicles 18:1-13 - David conquers neighboring nations.
• 1 Chronicles 18:1 - David subdues the Philistines.
• 1 Chronicles 18:2 - David puts the Moabites under tribute
• 1 Chronicles 18:3-8 - David conquers a Syrian alliance
• 1 Chronicles 18:9-13 - The glory of David's kingdom
• 1 Chronicles 18:14-17 - David’s administration.
• 1 Chronicles 18:14 - A description of David's government
• 1 Chronicles 18:15-17 - Key people in David’s government.

Examples to follow – Do great things from God. Take initiative. 

Examples to not follow – Don't be too hasty. Make sure that God wants it and it isn't just your own sinful desire.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey – Praise God for what he gives you. Ask him that the promise will be fulfilled.

Application – Ask God that the promises He gives you will be fulfilled.

Prayer –  Heavenly Father. Jeremiah 29:11 says that you have plans to prosper me and not to harm me. They are plans for good. I ask that that promise will be fulfilled in my life. I pray that you will prosper me in my life. Amen.