SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 25 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Amaziah did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight, but not wholeheartedly. [2 Chronicles 25:2] Did what was pleasing… but not wholeheartedly. It seems that Amaziah was aware of God’s rules, but he was not wholeheartedly committed to them. In today’s passage, he shows signs of goodness (does not kill children for parent’s crimes,…
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gladly bring my money?
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 24 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Then a proclamation was sent throughout Judah and Jerusalem, telling the people to bring to the Lord the tax that Moses, the servant of God, had required of the Israelites in the wilderness. This pleased all the leaders and the people, and they gladly brought their money and filled the chest with…
the King revealed… in me!
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 23 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Then Jehoiada and his sons brought out Joash, the king’s son, placed the crown on his head, and presented him with a copy of God’s laws. They anointed him and proclaimed him king, and everyone shouted, “Long live the king!” [2 Chronicles 23:11] In this chapter we see an anticipation of what God will…
whose leading am I choosing?
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 22 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Ahaziah also followed the evil example of King Ahab’s family, for his mother encouraged him in doing wrong. He did what was evil in the Lord’s sight, just as Ahab’s family had done. They even became his advisers after the death of his father, and they led him to ruin. [2 Chronicles 22:3-4] Every…
the King we need
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 21 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: But the Lord did not want to destroy David’s dynasty, for he had made a covenant with David and promised that his descendants would continue to rule, shining like a lamp forever. [2 Chronicles 21:7] In the mysterious purpose of God, He chose to establish a royal lineage from which the ultimate king (Messiah)…
when praise precedes provision
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 20 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: At the very moment they began to sing and give praise, the Lord caused the armies of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir to start fighting among themselves. [2 Chronicles 20:22] This passage really speaks to me. I love how the only thing the armies of Israel do is praise the Lord, and He takes…
with integrity and humility
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 19 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Always think carefully before pronouncing judgment. Remember that you do not judge to please people but to please the Lord. He will be with you when you render the verdict in each case… [2 Chronicles 19:9] You must always act in the fear of the Lord, with faithfulness and an undivided heart… [2 Chronicles 19:9] Integrity…
how would you answer this guy?
what God is like
He revealed his character to Moses and his deeds to the people of Israel. The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever. He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us,…
when it’s all been said and done
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 18 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: But Micaiah replied, “As surely as the Lord lives, I will say only what my God says.” [2 Chronicles 18:13] But Micaiah replied, “If you return safely, it will mean that the Lord has not spoken through me!” Then he added to those standing around, “Everyone mark my words!” [2 Chronicles 18:27] The 400 prophets of Ahab…