GOD’S PROMISE TO DAVID1 Chronicles 17–21 “I declare to you that the LORD will build a house for you” (1 Chron. 17:10). God’s faithfulness to His promises to David provided a foundation of hope for the tiny, postexilic Judean community of 450B.C God’s promises remain the basis of hope for us today. BackgroundThe Davidic Covenant.Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
DAVID’S SUCCESS1 Chronicles 11–16 “You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will become their ruler” (1 Chronicles 11:2). Our greatest accomplishments may not be those noted by historians. Here the Chronicler reminds us of things which are important to the Lord. BackgroundThe Chronicler left out three elements of David’s story found in 1 Kings:Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
1 Chronicles INTRODUCTIONThe two Books of Chronicles are a commentary on the history of the Hebrew kingdom, probably written about 450 B.C. The author focused on David’s line, which ruled continuously in the kingdom of Judah. He developed the great themes of the Davidic promise, the significance of the temple and of wholehearted devotion toContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
Lamentations INTRODUCTIONFive somber “dirge” or “funeral” poems express grief over the loss of the Jewish homeland and the destruction of Jerusalem. These poems, meditating on the tragedy and its causes, reflect a long literary tradition in the Middle East. They were clearly written by an eyewitness to Jerusalem’s fall. Tradition identifies Jeremiah as the author.TheContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
THE CONCLUSIONEcclesiastes 9–12 “Fear God and kepp His commanments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgement, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil” (Ecc 12:13–14). Life truly is short. Unless we learn to live with eternity in view, our lives will also beContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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