The Message of 1 & 2 Chronicles
Inter-Varsity Press (Verlag)
978-1-78974-384-5 (ISBN)
1 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 is a former Director of Pastoral Studies at Trinity College, Bristol and minister of St Nicholas’ Church, Durham. As well as The Message of 1 & 2 Chronicles he is the author of The Bible Speaks Today commentaries on Judges, Psalms, Luke and Revelation.
Contents
General preface ix
Author's preface xi
Chief abbreviations xii
A note on commentaries xiv
Introduction 1
A. The Tree of the Lord’s planting (1 Chronicles 1 - 9)
1. Roots (1 Chronicles 1 - 3) 7
2. Branches (1 Chronicles 4 - 7) 20
3. Fruit (1 Chronicles 8 - 9) 29
B. David, the man of war (1 Chronicles 10 - 29)
4. The unity and individuality of the people of God (1 Chronicles 10 - 12) 39
5. Changeless grace in changing circumstances (1 Chronicles 13, 15 - 16) 52
6. The fame and fear of the king (1 Chronicles 14, 18 - 20) 64
7. Gifts for the house of God (1 Chronicles 17, 21 - 22) 74
8. A people prepared (1 Chronicles 23 - 27) 84
9. The great continuities (1 Chronicles 28 - 29) 96
C. Solomon, the man of peace (2 Chronicles 1 - 9)
10. Solomon establishes himself (2 Chronicles 1 - 2) 107
11. The building of the temple (2 Chronicles 3 - 5) 119
12. The dedication prayer (2 Chronicles 6 - 7) 131
13. The greatness of Solomon (2 Chronicles 8 - 9) 142
D. The kings (2 Chronicles 10 = 36)
14. Rehoboam and Abijah: the kingdom divided (2 Chronicles 10 - 13) 152
15. Asa: the basic pattern (2 Chronicles 14 - 16) 164
16. Jehoshaphat: the pastor in his weakness (2 Chronicles 17 - 20) 175
17. Jehoram, Ahaziah, Athaliah: near-disaster (2 Chronicles 21 - 22) 186
18. Joash and Amaziah: covenant, justice, mercy (2 Chronicles 23 - 25) 198
19. Uzziah: the pastor in his strength (2 Chronicles 26) 211
20. Jotham and Ahaz: Israel re-emerges (2 Chronicles 27 - 28) 223
21. Hezekiah: the kingdom renewed (2 Chronicles 29 - 32) 233
22. Manasseh and Amon: God's dealings with the worst of men (2 Chronicles 33) 247
23. Josiah: the pastor alone (2 Chronicles 34 - 35) 256
24. The last kings: war and peace (2 Chronicles 36) 270
| Erscheinungsdatum | 07.04.2022 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | The Bible Speaks Today Old Testament |
| Verlagsort | Nottingham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 138 x 216 mm |
| Themenwelt | Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78974-384-2 / 1789743842 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78974-384-5 / 9781789743845 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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