Straight to the Heart of 1 and 2 Chronicles

Phil Moore

Description

1 and 2 Chronicles are the final books of the Hebrew Old Testament. They are more than mere history. They are a God-inspired sermon which explains what God has done, what God is doing and what God is planning to do. They reveal the secrets of spiritual revival in every generation and they fix our eyes on the Messiah. Written centuries before his coming, these two books proclaim a timeless message of hope to the world. It's all about Jesus, the true Son of David, who is the only true Saviour of the world.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie
• Christianity

Informations

• Publié par: Lion Hudson
• Date de parution: 21 octobre 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780857219855
• Langue: English

Extrait

“I enjoy reading Phil Moore’s books. He writes about Jesus and the Christian life with perception, wisdom and wit.”
– Nicky Gumbel, Former vicar, HTB London
“In taking us straight to the heart of the text, Phil Moore has served us magnificently. We so need to get into the Scriptures and let the Scriptures get into us. The fact that Phil writes so relevantly and with such submission to biblical revelation means that we are genuinely helped to be shaped by the Bible’s teaching.”
– Terry Virgo, Founder of Newfrontiers
“Fresh. Solid. Simple. Really good stuff.”
– R.T. Kendall, Author and speaker, former minister of Westminster Chapel, London
“Most commentaries are dull. These are alive. Most commentaries are for scholars. These are for you !”
– Canon Michael Green, Former evangelist, lecturer and apologist
“These notes are amazingly good. Phil’s insights are striking, original, and fresh, going straight to the heart of the text and the reader! Substantial yet succinct, they bristle with amazing insights and life applications, compelling us to read more. Bible reading will become enriched and informed with such a scintillating guide. Teachers and preachers will find nuggets of pure gold here!”
– Greg Haslam, Former author and senior minister of Westminster Chapel, London
“A strong combination of faithful scholarship, clear explanation and deep insight make these an invaluable tool. I can’t recommend them highly enough.”
– Gavin Calver, Director of Mission, Evangelical Alliance
“The Bible is living and dangerous. The ones who teach it best are those who bear that in mind – and let the author do the talking. Phil has written these studies with a sharp mind and a combination of creative application and reverence.”
– Joel Virgo, Leader of Newday Youth Festival
“Phil Moore’s new commentaries are outstanding: biblical and passionate, clear and well-illustrated, simple and profound. God’s Word comes to life as you read them, and the wonder of God shines through every page.”
– Andrew Wilson, Author of Incomparable and If God, Then What?
“Want to understand the Bible better? Don’t have the time or energy to read complicated commentaries? The book you have in your hand could be the answer. Allow Phil Moore to explain and then apply God’s message to your life. Think of this book as the Bible’s message distilled for everyone.”
– Adrian Warnock, Christian blogger
“Phil Moore presents Scripture in a dynamic, accessible and relevant way. The bite-size chunks – set in context and grounded in contemporary life – really make the Word become flesh and dwell among us.”
– Dr David Landrum, Director of advocacy and public affairs at Open Doors UK and Ireland
“Through a relevant, very readable, up-to-date storying approach, Phil Moore sets the big picture, relates God’s Word to today and gives us fresh insights to increase our vision, deepen our worship, know our identity and fire our imagination. Highly recommended!”
– Geoff Knott, Former CEO of Wycliffe Bible Translators UK
“What an exciting project Phil has embarked upon! These accessible and insightful books will ignite the hearts of believers, inspire the minds of preachers and help shape a new generation of men and women who are seeking to learn from God’s Word.”
– David Stroud, Leader of Christ Church, London, and author of Planting Churches, Changing Communities
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This book is dedicated to my wife, Ruth. Twenty-six out of twenty-six! You have been faithful in many small things, and faithfulness in a small thing is a big thing.
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Acknowledgments
Scripture quotations marked ESV from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®). ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. The ESV® text has been reproduced in cooperation with and by permission of Good News Publishers. Unauthorized reproduction of this publication is prohibited. All rights reserved.
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About the Straight to the Heart Series
Introduction: The God of Small Things
PART ONE: SMALL THINGS ABOUT ISRAEL
Un-tribal God (1 Chronicles 1:1–54)
Revisionist History (1 Chronicles 2:1 – 4:23)
Let’s Get Personal (1 Chronicles 4:9–10)
The Missing (1 Chronicles 4:24 – 5:26)
Centre Story (1 Chronicles 6:1–81)
Seven-and-a-Half (1 Chronicles 7:1 – 9:44)
PART TWO: SMALL THINGS ABOUT DAVID
The Messiah (1 Chronicles 10:1–14)
Choose Your King (1 Chronicles 11:1 – 12:40)
Three Histories (1 Chronicles 12:32–33)
The Presence of God (1 Chronicles 13:1 – 14:17)
The House of God (1 Chronicles 15:1 – 16:43)
The Heart of God (1 Chronicles 16:7–36)
The Son of God (1 Chronicles 17:1–27)
The Plan of God (1 Chronicles 18:1 – 20:8)
The Enemy of God (1 Chronicles 21:1 – 22:1)
Costly Worship (1 Chronicles 21:15–30)
How’s Your Zeal? (1 Chronicles 22:1 – 29:30)
Succession (1 Chronicles 22:1–19)
What Priests Do (1 Chronicles 23:13)
Worship God Wants (1 Chronicles 25:1–31)
Multiply (1 Chronicles 25:5)
Enemy at the Gates (1 Chronicles 26:1–32)
Order (1 Chronicles 27:1–34)
A Simple Plan (1 Chronicles 28:1–21)
Stewards for the King (1 Chronicles 29:1–20)
What Happens to Heroes (1 Chronicles 29:21–30)
PART THREE: SMALL THINGS ABOUT SOLOMON
This is My Son (2 Chronicles 1:1–17)
The Temple-Builder (2 Chronicles 2:1–18)
Bigger and Better (2 Chronicles 3:1 – 4:22)
Two Become One (2 Chronicles 5:1–14)
The Shadow (2 Chronicles 6:1–42)
Mouth and Hand (2 Chronicles 6:3, 15)
If and When (2 Chronicles 7:1–22)
So Close and Yet So Far (2 Chronicles 8:1–18)
What Might Have Been (2 Chronicles 9:1–31)
PART FOUR: SMALL THINGS ABOUT JUDAH
Not the Man You’re Looking For (2 Chronicles 10:1)
Soft Southerner (2 Chronicles 10:1 – 11:4)
Two Faces of David’s Dynasty (2 Chronicles 11:5 – 12:16)
Ready, Get Set, Go! (2 Chronicles 12:13–14)
Manifesto (2 Chronicles 13:1–22)
Son of David (2 Chronicles 14:1 – 15:19)
Get Set Again (2 Chronicles 16:1–14)
False Unity (2 Chronicles 17:1 – 19:3)
Let Off the Leash (2 Chronicles 18:18–34)
The Lord Judges (2 Chronicles 19:1 – 20:37)
How God Judges (1 Chronicles 19:7)
Christ and Antichrist (2 Chronicles 21:1 – 22:12)
When God Seems to Fail (2 Chronicles 23:1 – 24:27)
Run to the Finishing Line (2 Chronicles 25:1 – 26:23)
Love Where You Are (2 Chronicles 26:10)
The Choice (2 Chronicles 27:1 – 28:27)
Could It Be? (2 Chronicles 29:1 – 31:1)
Signs of Revival (2 Chronicles 31:1–21)
Surprise, Surprise! (2 Chronicles 32:1–33)
Six Plus One (2 Chronicles 33:1–25)
Fresh Start (2 Chronicles 34:1–33)
Innocent Blood (2 Chronicles 35:1–27)
The Final King of Judah (2 Chronicles 36:1–23)
Conclusion: The God of Small Things

On his eightieth birthday, Sir Winston Churchill dismissed the compliment that he was the “lion” who had defeated Nazi Germany in World War Two. He told the Houses of Parliament that “It was a nation and race dwelling all around the globe that had the lion’s heart. I had the luck to be called upon to give the roar.”
I hope that God speaks to you very powerfully through the “roar” of the books in the Straight to the Heart series. I hope they help you to understand the books of the Bible and the message which the Holy Spirit inspired their authors to write. I hope that they help you to hear God’s voice challenging you, and that they provide you with a springboard for further journeys into each book of Scripture for yourself.
But when you hear my “roar”, I want you to know that it comes from the heart of a much bigger “lion” than me. I have been shaped by a whole host of great Christian thinkers and preachers from around the world, and I want to give due credit to at least some of them here: Terry Virgo, Dave Holden, Guy Miller, John Hosier, Adrian Holloway, Lex Loizides, Malcolm Kayes and all those who lead the Newfrontiers family of churches; friends and encouragers, such as Mike Betts, Simon Holley, Stef Liston, Joel Virgo, Stuart Gibbs, Scott Taylor, Nick Derbridge, Phil Whittall, and Kevin and Sarah Aires; Joshua Wells and all the team at SPCK, IVP and Monarch Books; my great friend Andrew Wilson – without all of your friendship, encouragement and example, this series would never have happened.
I would like to thank my parents, my brother Jonathan, and