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2 Chronicles
Many people have found The People's Bible to be the most reliable Bible commentary series published. It's the laypeople's Bible--down to earth, clearly written, easy to read and understand, filled with practical and contemporary applications. Each volume includes that book's complete text from the NIV Bible. The Christ-centered commentaries following the Scripture sections contain explanations of the text, historical background, maps, illustrations, and archaeological information. The People's Bible commentaries are great for personal or group study.
The second book of Chronicles continues the history of God's people. Beginning with the reign of Solomon, the book tells the story of the decline of God's people. Eventually God sent the Babylonians, who destroyed Jerusalem and carried God's people off into exile. The book ends with the decree of Cyrus, which allowed the Israelites to return and rebuild their land.
The second book of Chronicles continues the history of God's people. Beginning with the reign of Solomon, the book tells the story of the decline of God's people. Eventually God sent the Babylonians, who destroyed Jerusalem and carried God's people off into exile. The book ends with the decree of Cyrus, which allowed the Israelites to return and rebuild their land.
436 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 1998
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May 10, 2022
The Annals of the Days 2
“God is still in charge and working in all these things – working in judgement, but above all, in grace… to work out in time the saving of those He chose…”
Again, EXCELLENT!! [35 sticky tabs!] Paul Wendland is one of my favorite authors in the People’s Bible series. His explanations and analogies are so helpful. He emphasizes the purpose of the author of Chronicles, to encourage the Levites, and compares to the authors of Samuel and Kings. He addresses theoretical discrepancies and other commentaries’ thoughts on those. Throughout the book he gives many cross references to the prophets, the apostles, and the earlier books of the Bible, listing chapters and verses. He also quotes many Lutherans, Biblical scholars and other commentaries with Endnotes at the back of the book. The maps and diagrams are helpful. There are introductions to the sections, some ‘applying theses verses to ourselves’ sections and concluding thoughts. With almost a third dedicated to Solomon, he explains the significance of the temple, where God meets His people, in both old and new testaments (Jesus). Much encouragement of prayer and seeking God. I find it very interesting that at the time of this commentary (1998), the erosion of American core values, which had already begun, was evident to those who believe and saw it happening. We in 2022 are bearing the brunt of decades of this desecration.
“God is still in charge and working in all these things – working in judgement, but above all, in grace… to work out in time the saving of those He chose…”
Again, EXCELLENT!! [35 sticky tabs!] Paul Wendland is one of my favorite authors in the People’s Bible series. His explanations and analogies are so helpful. He emphasizes the purpose of the author of Chronicles, to encourage the Levites, and compares to the authors of Samuel and Kings. He addresses theoretical discrepancies and other commentaries’ thoughts on those. Throughout the book he gives many cross references to the prophets, the apostles, and the earlier books of the Bible, listing chapters and verses. He also quotes many Lutherans, Biblical scholars and other commentaries with Endnotes at the back of the book. The maps and diagrams are helpful. There are introductions to the sections, some ‘applying theses verses to ourselves’ sections and concluding thoughts. With almost a third dedicated to Solomon, he explains the significance of the temple, where God meets His people, in both old and new testaments (Jesus). Much encouragement of prayer and seeking God. I find it very interesting that at the time of this commentary (1998), the erosion of American core values, which had already begun, was evident to those who believe and saw it happening. We in 2022 are bearing the brunt of decades of this desecration.
October 16, 2022
3rd Reading - The author of 2 Chronicles continues with the his narration of the kings who served the Kingdom of Judah. Unlike Kings, Chronicles is written about the spiritual leadership side of each king, until Judah is taken into exile. There were kings who reformed Judah and kings who did evil in the eyes of the Lord. Whenever Israel repented, God heard them and showed mercy, just as he does today!
The author reminds us that when we are not perfect there are consequences and when we rely on God's wisdom it gets us through. Kings loyal to the Word reformed and strengthened their relationship to God. Kings who were more concerned about themselves brought harm to themselves and the nation. (4th Reading)
The author reminds us that when we are not perfect there are consequences and when we rely on God's wisdom it gets us through. Kings loyal to the Word reformed and strengthened their relationship to God. Kings who were more concerned about themselves brought harm to themselves and the nation. (4th Reading)
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