__1 &amp; 2 Chronicles are, first and foremost, a sermon meant to foster a right relationship between God and his people. With great perception, the Chronicler shows how the records of Israel reveal the pattern of God's hand in the events of his nation's history and how, within that pattern, the Lord's constant mercy, love and faithfulness shine through.__  
  
In this readable and thoughtful commentary, Michael Wilcock explores how once that purpose is grasped, the message of 1 &amp; 2 Chronicles comes alive. The Chronicler's sermon is a final and momentous look back over the entire Old Testament, and the countless persons named are part of one people of the living God.  
  
With perceptive insight, Wilcock guides us through the two halves of the Chronicles, paralleling them the vibrancy, contrast and drama of the Book of Revelation in the New Testament, and showing how the Chronicles make vivid to us the truths by which the Lord's people in every generation are to live.  
  
Part of the loved and trusted The Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries, The Message of 1 &amp; 2 Chronicles offers an accessible and thorough exposition of the Biblical text as well as pastoral exploration of the lessons it can teach Christians today. Used by Bible students and teachers around the world, The Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for students and preachers who are looking to delve more deeply into the riches of Scripture.  
  
This beautifully redesigned edition has also been sensitively updated to include modern references and use the NIV Bible text.  
  
The Message of 1 &amp; 2 Chronicles is perfect for anyone looking for commentaries on Chronicles that will help them understanding its meaning both in its original context and for modern Christians.

Michael Wilcock

GENERAL PREFACE

Author’s preface

Chief abbreviations

A note on commentaries

Introduction

1. A valley of dry bones

2. Alternative history

3. Popular morality

4. Inventive storytelling

5. The last book of the Bible

A. The Tree of the Lord’s planting (1 Chronicles 1 – 9)

1 Chronicles 1 – 3

1. Roots

1. The Tree

2. Why the roots are needed

3. Where the roots take hold

4. How far the roots reach down

5. What the roots draw up

1 Chronicles 4 – 7

2. Branches

1. The tribe of Judah (4:1–23)

2. The tribe of Simeon (4:24–43)

3. The Transjordan tribes (5:1–26)

4. The tribe of Levi (6:1–81)

5. The military tribes (7:1–12)

6. The rest of the tribes (7:13–40)

1 Chronicles 8 – 9

3. Fruit

1. Kingship

2. Priesthood

3. A fruitful Tree to the end of time

B. David, the man of war (1 Chronicles 10 – 29)

1 Chronicles 10 – 12

4. The unity and individuality of the people of God

1. The people's king (10:1 – 11:9)

2. The king's people (11:10 – 12:40)

1 Chronicles 13, 15 – 16

5. Changeless grace in changing circumstances

1. The characteristics which the ark possesses (13:1–14)

2. The attention which the ark deserves (15:1 – 16:3)

3. The truth which the ark enshrines (16:4–36)

4. The promise which the ark conceals (16:37–43)

1 Chronicles 14, 18 – 20

6. The fame and fear of the king

1. The Chronicler depicting past time

2. The Chronicler preaching to his own time

3. The Chronicler foreshadowing our time

1 Chronicles 17, 21 – 22

7. Gifts for the house of God

1. Devotion (17:1–27)

2. Evil (21:1–18)

3. Materials (22:2–5)

4. Talents (22:6–16)

5. The site (21:19 – 22:1)

1 Chronicles 23 – 27

8. A people prepared

1. Content: what is presented

2. Method: how it is presented

3. Purpose: why it is presented

4. Method: the 'how' again

5. Content: the 'what' again

1 Chronicles 28 – 29

9. The great continuities

1. Still the Lord is here to be acknowledged (28:2–8)

2. Still the plan is here to be followed (28:9–21)

3. Still the challenge is here to be accepted (29:1–9)

4. Still the joy is here to be expressed (29:10–22a)

5. Still the king is here to be enthroned (29:22b–30)

C. Solomon, the man of peace (2 Chronicles 1 – 9)

2 Chronicles 1 – 2

10. Solomon establishes himself

1. Solomon seeks the Lord (1:2–6)

2. Solomon asks for the blessing (1:7–13)

3. Solomon faces the world (1:14–17)

4. Solomon plans the temple (2:3–18)

2 Chronicles 3 – 5

11. The building of the temple

1. The devout heart

2. The discerning mind

3. The divine spirit

2 Chronicles 6 – 7

12. The dedication prayer

1. The one who prays (6:3–11)

2. The approach to prayer (6:12–21)

3. The model of prayer (6:22–42)

4. The vindication of prayer (7:1–22)

2 Chronicles 8 – 9

13. The greatness of Solomon

1. The text of the sermon

2. The preaching of the sermon

D. The kings (2 Chronicles 10 – 36)

2 Chronicles 10 – 13

14. Rehoboam and Abijah: the kingdom divided

Chronology of the Hebrew kingdoms

1. Rehoboam misses the point

2. Abijah grasps the point

2 Chronicles 14 – 16

15. Asa: the basic pattern

1. The plan of the Chronicler

2. The heart of the king (14:1–15)

1 &amp; 2 Chronicles are, first and foremost, a sermon meant to foster a right relationship between God and his people. With great perception, the Chronicler shows how the records of Israel reveal the pattern of God's hand in the events of his nation’s history and how, within that pattern, the Lord's constant mercy, love and faithfulness shine through.

In this readable and thoughtful commentary, Michael Wilcock explores how once that purpose is grasped, the message of 1 &amp; 2 Chronicles comes alive. The Chronicler’s sermon is a final and momentous look back over the entire Old Testament, and the countless persons named are part of one people of the living God.

With perceptive insight, Wilcock guides us through the two halves of the Chronicles, paralleling them the vibrancy, contrast and drama of the Book of Revelation in the New Testament, and showing how the Chronicles make vivid to us the truths by which the Lord's people in every generation are to live.

Part of the loved and trusted The Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries, The Message of 1 &amp; 2 Chronicles offers an accessible and thorough exposition of the Biblical text as well as pastoral exploration of the lessons it can teach Christians today. Used by Bible students and teachers around the world, The Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for students and preachers who are looking to delve more deeply into the riches of Scripture.

This beautifully redesigned edition has also been sensitively updated to include modern references and use the NIV Bible text.

The Message of 1 &amp; 2 Chronicles is perfect for anyone looking for commentaries on Chronicles that will help them understanding its meaning both in its original context and for modern Christians.

The message of Chronicles. One church, one faith, one Lord. An exposition which sees the book as a sermon centring on the living events of the story of God's people.

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Uncover God's pattern in Israel's story, fostering a profound relationship between God and His people, in this enlightening exploration by Michael Wilcock.

\["For Bible students and preachers.","Aids your understanding of 1 &amp; 2 Chronicles.","Makes Bible interpretation accessible."\]

The Message of 1 &amp; 2 Chronicles: A vivid exploration of biblical truths, bridging the past with modern insights.

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