Tag Archives: 2 Chronicles

Life In Focus 5/27/2023

Following the Lord – But Not Wholeheartedly DEMOGRAPHERS today classify roughly one-seventh of the world’s population as Christian. However, church leaders are quick to point out that many adherents of Christianity, particularly in the West, can only be classified as … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 5/20/2023

National Renewal AS we struggle with the moral and spiritual chaos that seems to characterize life today, the promise that God will bring healing to the land (2 Chronicles 7:14) looks attractive. Is this a verse on which Christians should … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 5/06/2023

The Value of Fasting RESPONDING to modern society’s obsession with image and appearance, some weight-loss programs prescribe fasting. In ancient Israel, fasting was observed for more purposes than that. For example, the gallant men of Gilead fasted for seven days … Continue reading

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Never Let Go of Hope – 1

Scripture References: Colossians 1:21-29 We live in a world that is so massive, so tentative, and often so tragic that we have a hard time putting much stock in hope of any kind. In fact, we may be living in … Continue reading

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Illustrated Message 4/11/2023

2 Chronicles 20:12 “O our God, will you not judge them, for there is no power in us before this great multitude that is coming against us. Now we do not know what we shall do, for our eyes are … Continue reading

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The Importance of Isaiah

“The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw . . . “ – Isaiah 2:1. Isaiah is one of the most important and influential books of our Bible. It has great significance, not just to the Jews of the … Continue reading

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Psalm 119 – Samekh

Scripture Text – Psalm 119 The emphasis in this the longest psalm, and the basic theme, is on the vital ministry and practical use of the Word of God in the inner spiritual life of God’s children. It describes how … Continue reading

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Illustrated Message 2/06/2023

Ezra 3:11 Loyal love is everlasting for Israel This celebration echoes 2 Chronicles 5:13. This refrain is used throughout the Psalms (Psalm 100:5; 106:1; 107:1; 118:1; 136:1). Faithlife Verse of the Day Art, © 2023, Faithlife / Logos Bible Software. … Continue reading

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Turning Defeat Into Victory – 3

Scripture Text – Joshua 8 Henry Ford defined a mistake as “an opportunity to begin again, more intelligently.” Joshua would also have agreed, because he is about to “begin again, more intelligently” and organize a victory out of his mistakes. … Continue reading

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Turning Defeat Into Victory – 1

Scripture Text – Joshua 8 The following quotation runs contrary to what most people today think about life, including people in the church. It was said in a sermon preached on August 12, 1849, by the famous British preacher F.W. … Continue reading

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God Is Sovereign Above All – 1

Scripture Text – Daniel 1 From May to September 1787, the American Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia to develop a system of government for the new nation. By June 28, progress had been so slow that Benjamin Franklin stood and addressed … Continue reading

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Illustrated Message 1/12/2023

2 Chronicles 7:14 Heal their land God’s response in 2 Chronicles is somewhat different from in 1 Kings. While 1 Kings focuses on the faithfulness only of Solomon (1 Kings 9:4–5), the additional material in 2 Chronicles expresses the need … Continue reading

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God Makes All Things New – 3

Scripture Text – Jeremiah 30-33 These chapters describe the glory of the dawning of a new day for the people of Israel, not only for the exiles in Babylon but also for the Jewish people in the latter days before … Continue reading

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Responsibility and Accountability – 7

Scripture Text – Ezekiel 18-21 Responsibility is one of the major themes of these four chapters. By dealing with the subject of personal and national responsibility, Ezekiel was able to answer the frequent complaints of the people that the Lord … Continue reading

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Responsibility and Accountability – 4

Scripture Text – Ezekiel 18-21 Responsibility is one of the major themes of these four chapters. By dealing with the subject of personal and national responsibility, Ezekiel was able to answer the frequent complaints of the people that the Lord … Continue reading

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God Is With Us! – 3

Scripture Text – Isaiah 7-12 “Here am I and the children whom the LORD has given me! We are for signs and wonders in Israel From the LORD of hosts, Who dwells in Mount Zion.” – Isaiah 8:18. This statement … Continue reading

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Revival Today ~

*Pastor’s Note: Continuing to showcase some of my favorite contemporary Christian poets, this week I want to highlight a Christian Sister, Deborah Ann Belka. Sister Deborah has her own website and you can find her links below. As always, Glory … Continue reading

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Judging the Mockers and Scoffers

“Do not touch My anointed ones, And do My prophets no harm.” – Psalm 105:15. As he (Elisha) was going up the road, some youths came from the city and mocked him, and said to him, “Go up, you baldhead! … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/02/2022

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/01/2022

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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