Chronicles Overview?GREGORY_pERRY

The author is concerned about the presence of true holiness and fear of God in worship and the danger of spiritual decay.

Is the success due to the Lord being with us or due to cooperating with the world?

1 Peter 4:17

<p>They could have turned back to God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The lesson is to prioritize true spiritual growth and holiness, lest we face God's discipline.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cautionary and warning</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The church may be in a state of spiritual decay, despite outward appearances of success.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>God is willing to heal and restore His people if they turn back to Him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It serves as a warning to God's people today to avoid a similar fate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The importance of true spiritual growth, humility, and accountability in worship and ministry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dependence on spiritual leaders and success due to God's presence rather than worldly cooperation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The people's refusal to turn back to God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It does not guarantee God's favor or protection from discipline.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It refers to the people of God, who are subject to judgment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Success due to God's presence is godly, whereas success due to worldly cooperation is not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They must turn back to God to avoid His discipline.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It distinguishes between godly success and worldly success.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>God's discipline and judgment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are given by God to guide His people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True worship prevents spiritual decay, while false worship leads to it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The priestly viewpoint of Jewish history, emphasizing the Levites, the building of the temple, God's covenant, and the holy city of Jerusalem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They serve as 'living links' to the past, allowing the Jews to know their family history and claim their place in the nation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The writer omits David's conflict with Saul, his sin with Bathsheba, and his family problems, among other events, in order to focus on the kings of Judah.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jeroboam's political scheming, not Solomon's sin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There are at least five revivals recorded in the history of Judah, highlighting the importance of spiritual renewal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Genealogies were essential to the Jews because they had to keep accurate records of their family ties for many reasons, including property ownership, kinsman redemption, and priesthood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nimrod is a rebel who defied God and set up the infamous kingdom of Babylon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was important to God that the Jewish people continue to multiply because He had some special tasks for them to fulfill.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Achan's sin was in violating a ban that Joshua had put on all the spoil of Jericho because it was dedicated to the Lord, and the consequence was his execution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 'forgotten people' in the Bible are the unknown individuals who helped make it possible for the famous people to fulfill their roles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He was eventually slain by Absalom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It means 'to grieve'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He lost the birthright.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rehoboam's failure to listen to wise counsel led to the division of the kingdom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His heart turned away from the Lord and he began to worship the gods of his many foreign wives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He was afraid that the people would go back to Jerusalem to worship God, and he set up his own idolatrous system of worship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>God preserved Judah for the sake of His beloved David.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Asa removed the altars to foreign gods, commanded the people to return to the Lord, and fortified the cities, resulting in ten years of peace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jehoshaphat marrying into the godless family of Israel's King Ahab, uniting with Ahab in fighting Israel's enemies, and allying with wicked King Ahaziah, which led to compromise and near disaster.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Joash was a miracle boy because his evil grandmother Athaliah had killed all of his siblings, and he alone had survived, making him the key to the future of David's line and the messianic promise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Success is not measured by worldly standards such as having the Bible, church buildings, and 'successful ministries', but rather by God's presence and blessing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It means that God's judgment will start with His people, and it is a warning to God's people to examine themselves and turn back to God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The lesson is that God's people can turn back to God and avoid His discipline, but if they refuse, God will eventually turn against them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is important to recognize that true success comes from God's presence and blessing, rather than from worldly means or human effort.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True worship is marked by a genuine fear of God, which involves a deep reverence and respect for Him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jehoiada protected Joash and installed him as king, and through his spiritual influence, the king brought about many reforms, especially the restoring of the temple.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Joash made the mistake of listening to worldly counsel and killing Zechariah, son of Jehoiada, instead of heeding his message from the Lord and repenting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Uzziah tried to become a priest, which was forbidden by God, and as a result, God struck him with leprosy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hezekiah was one of Judah's greatest kings and spiritual leaders, who repaired the temple and restored the true worship of Jehovah. However, he faced the test of Sennacherib's invasion of Judah.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Manasseh followed the great King Hezekiah and led the nation into abominable sin, but he later repented and was forgiven by God. His grandson Josiah sought the Lord and began to reform the nation and wipe out idolatry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recognizing the source of success is important because it distinguishes between success due to God's presence and success due to worldly cooperation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It indicates that God's people will be held accountable for their actions, and judgment will begin with them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True worship is characterized by a fear of God, and it is essential to have both in our lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The lesson is that if God's people refuse to turn back to God, He will eventually turn against them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is essential to depend on spiritual leaders because they are gifts from God to guide us.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The consequence is that God will eventually turn against His people if they refuse to turn back to Him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main focus is the importance of true worship, a fear of God, and dependence on spiritual leaders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Having these things does not guarantee God's approval; true holiness and a fear of God are essential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>God's presence is characterized by true holiness and a fear of God, while worldly cooperation may lead to superficial success.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The warning is to examine their lives and ensure they have true worship, a fear of God, and dependence on spiritual leaders.</p> Signup and view all the answers