Problems with Success
August 8, 2010 by Tom Brunson
In the patterns of Judah's good kings we see warnings for ourselves
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Background of Chronicles
July 31, 2010 by Tom Brunson
All of the previous Historical books we have read were written before the exile of Judah to Babylon, and so they pointed to that coming exile and highlighted Israel’s continuing Covenant disobedience that brought about the exile. Chronicles is about the same events as Samuel & Kings, but is written from a very different perspective and was clearly compiled after the first return from the exile, as it traces lineage to individuals who returned. The text indicates that earlier written records were used to compile it, which was done under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Instead of having theme and purpose to justify the exile, Chronicles instead focuses on God’s grace and faithfulness to...
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