Discussion Questions
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In what ways does the author of 1 and 2 Chronicles give a special perspective on the time period already covered in 1 and 2 Samuel and 1 and 2 Kings? Why does he offer this perspective?
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The chronicler is pointing out that God was through with the nation of Israel especially the tribe of Judah. He uses the events of the era that it covers to encourage the remnant of people that were in the land along with the returning captives that they needed to return to worshipping the one true God and restoring His temple as He was restoring His people.
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The perspective the Chronicler gives is one of hope by pointing out the good things that have happened. The world knows the bad, they see and feel it pretty deeply. It takes a special person to find the positives in such dark places. Having that focus helps to bring people out of the darkness and into the light. All is not lost. We can still get back on the course towards God because we see an inkling of what He is doing.
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He sates that the happenings were before the exile ,after Israel’s exile and then how God after a season would come to have them released so that he could begin they’re restoration as a nation chosen to live morally for him. The chronicler wrote in the present and past tense of the story to bring you up to how the story ends.
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Emphasis is on the kingdom of Judah, starting with the lineage from Adam, including Saul, David, and Solomon. Even more so it follows the Jews that return from exile from Babylon, whereas the Kings show the built up and happening of exile – it is written from the perspective of restoration following the exile. Restoration is always the theme with God and His desire, not punishment for disobedience.
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One of the themes we see in 1 and 2 Chronicles is that of worship. What is the importance of worship? How do you worship God?
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The importance of worship is it changes our hearts. As we turn our eyes, our hearts, to Him we see He is greater than ourselves. I worship by studying scripture, singing songs about His glory and faithfulness, and by being in silence and solitude with Him. I find I have to stop my mind in order to truly worship the Lord. stop to where I feel my heart, and feel His presence.
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Worship Is Important because it gives God’s people an opportunity , to get to know him in His Glory, on a personal level. I worship God by entering into His Temple and assembling amongst other Christians, for the Word say our inheritance is amongst those that are sat apart for the Master’s use(GOD), so in the House of God so to speak ,that’s is why He allowed Solomon to build the Temple so that it would represent a seating ,dwelling place for the Spirit of GOD so that the priest could enter in and seek the Lord for His people.
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Worship is so important because it shows the stance of your heart and where your trust and hope rely in. The Chronicles shows the various levels of Judah’s kings and their leadership of worship with the Israelites. Some were good kings and built the Temple, enforced the Temple tax, and got rid of high places, while others did the exact opposite. We can worship God in many ways, whether with music and congregational service, or how we treat and show the love of God/Christ to others in our day to day lives. We live in a daily place of calling, no matter where we are, and we are to worship God in whatever situation we are in.