1 Chronicles 1:1-2:55

GOD IS FAITHFUL TO HIS WORD

Keywords 1:1-3

1 Adam, Seth, Enosh, 2 Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, 3 Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah

 

1. From Adam to Abraham (1:1-54)

The Jews who returned to Judah from Babylonian captivity faced many

difficulties, the most severe of these/ being a loss of identity. How was this

meager group related to the great nation that occupied the land in the past? How

could they rebuild the temple and revive their nation amidst so much opposition

and disappointment? 1 Chronicles teaches us that hope is found in recognizing

our place in God’s history and by remembering his faithfulness. Like Adam who

was commanded to fill the earth and subdue it, the Jews could have courage

to rebuild and repopulate Jerusalem. God promised Abraham that through his

offspring all nations would be blessed. This was fulfilled through a tiny remnant

that would return. They were heirs of God’s promises.

 

2. Israel’s sons (2:1-55)

By listing the genealogies of the different tribes, the Chronicler gives hope to the

whole nation of Israel. Judah’s genealogy is significant because it includes the

family of David through whom God promised to establish his throne forever. This

too was a promise the returning Jews could set their hearts on. God was working

through them.

 

Prayer Father, our hope is rooted in your faithfulness.

One Word Find hope in God’s promises