2 Chronicles 34-36

It was 10 years after Josiah began to seek God that the temple was repaired & Passover celebrated. Fruitful ministry takes TIME.

2 Chronciles 33

Illustrates Job36:15: "When Manasseh was in distress, he entreated the favor of the LORD and humbled himself greatly." His ears were opened.

2 Chronicles 32:1

"After these acts of faithfulness, Sennacharib king of Assyria came and invaded Judah." Hezekiah's faithfulness to God DID NOT ensure ease.

2 Chronicles 30:10ff

Some mocked Hezekiah's reforms, yet others were humbled & obeyed. The difference: not free will, but wills MADE FREE (see v.12)

2 Chronicles 28:23

Ahaz the pragmatist: "Because the gods of Syria helped them, I will sacrifice to them, that they may help me." Not very wise.

2 Chronicles 26:16

The deadly danger of success: "When Uzziah was strong, he grew proud, to his destruction." I'd rather be a failure than be proud.

2 Chronicles 24

Another sad tale of a king (Joash) who started off well, but made shipwreck of his life by the end. O God, grant me strength to finish well.

2 Chronicles 21:15

A taste of hell: "You will have a severe sickness...until your bowels come out because of the disease, day by day." Defying God is SERIOUS.

2 Chronicles 20:12

When crisis & chaos come, may God give us grace to say, "We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You." May HE be enough!

2 Chronicles 19:3

Hanani: "Should you help the wicked & love those who hate the LORD?" Implied answer is no. But I'm sure glad that's how Jesus dealt with me.

2 Chronicles 18:33

RANDOM = God's sovereign decree: "A certain man drew his bow at random" (2Chr18:33), and Ahab fell on schedule (v.19). Helped by JP on this.

2 Chronicles 18:13

May all preachers say with Micaiah today: "As the LORD lives, what my God says, that will I speak."

2 Chronicles 14:11

With war looming, Asa prays: "Let not man prevail against YOU." Plead with God on the basis of His greatest passion: His name.

2 Chronicles 15:16

Loving is the child who exposes and destroys the idols of his parents. Lord, give Your people Asa's brokenhearted boldness.

2 Chronicles 13:12

"Do not fight against the LORD, for you cannot succeed." Warring against God is a losing battle; all His enemies will soon be His footstool.

2 Chronicles 12:5

All nonbelievers will one day hear God say these horrifying words: 'You abandoned me, so I have abandoned you.' Yet today, He offers mercy.

2 Chronicles 10

Rehoboam spurns wise counsel, but this 'was a turn of affairs BROUGHT ABOUT BY GOD.' Man's stupidity can't thwart God's purposes.

2 Chronicles 9:1ff

Queen is left breathless by Solomon's wealth & glory. What is the right response, then, to the deep riches of God's wisdom & knowledge?

2 Chronicles 6:18

'Will God indeed dwell with men on the earth?' He will, Solomon: 'The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory.'

2 Chronicles 5:14

Are we really meeting God in worship? When His glory filled the temple, no one could stand before Him. Our services are tame by comparison.