Kings' Chronicles Intro

Who in here is a good storyteller?

Stories illustrate. Explain. Give meaning.

Chronicles - a factual story that happened in history

Which is interesting: The Chronicles of Narnia are fiction

Chronicles tells the story of kings long ago and the history of Israel, God’s people

Like many great movies, Chronicles has a soundtrack!

Chronicles - fascinating stories! Many say Chronicles is boring- but that’s why it is important to understand what is going on in the big storyline of the Bible.

Idea of the firstborn. The firstborn got the throne and the kingdom!

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Themes: Firstborn. Birthright. Power. Family. Turning culture and power upside-down. The last will be first.

More, major themes: the prophetic reign of King David (1 Chr. 5:2; 17:11), the temple (1 Chr. 28-29; 2 Chr. 2-7, 29), the word of God (2 Chr. 34:14-33), and His promise to bless those who seek Him (1 Chr. 22:19; 29:9; 2 Chr. 16:9).

Murder. Betrayal. Triumph. Drama. Love. Destruction. Redemption.

Ultimately:

How the Chronicles of kings long, long ago point to JESUS

Isaiah 55:6

The good King whose throne “will be established forever” (1 Chr. 17:14)