Passage
1 Chronicles 1:1-2:55 (ESV)
Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
Acts 8:26-40
Key Verse: 8:35
From Adam to David
Date: May. 18, 2019
Daily Bread
Introduction to 1 & 2 Chronicles
Key Verse: 1:1
1. Adam, Noah, Abraham (1:1-54)
Genealogies are used for more than just recounting names, but to make a point. The Chronicler intentionally lists out the descendants of Noah, embraces the full descendants of Abraham, including Ishmaelites and sons of Keturah, as well as all the peoples of Esau/Seir/Edom. Why? We are all one people created by God, descended from Adam. The Israelites in post-exile may question their legitimacy in rebuilding, but they are part of God's history, and he has a glorious future hope for them.
2. Sons of Judah (2:1-55)
The Chronicler skips to Judah, through whom God raised David's line. Caleb, son of Hezron is not Joshua's contemporary, but his descendant Bezalel crafted the temple (Ex 31:2). The sons of Jerahmeel and Caleb are placed in between Ram's sons (10-17) and David's (ch 3). The hope of Israel is God's purpose and vision for the Messianic King through David's line, fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
Prayer: Father, you are the origin of all people. Help us embrace them and hold on to the hope and purpose you have planned in the gospel.
One Word: God is the origin of all people
