T he only good news that we ought to know and remember is that Jesus Christ had already won the war against sin and death. He has made it possible for us to join Him in the afterlife. All we need now to do is accept Him as He is. God is alive today and it may be sometimes be difficult to see this. The world and its demonic nature has still made it look like that only worldly things matter and that the ultimate goal of each one is to achieve their own personal happiness. This is the biggest lie of all, that we should do all to make us happy. Individual happiness at the expense of someone else is the biggest deception of all. The truth is, our lives are never really about us. It is ultimately about God and about others. It is about how you can provide and give joy even at our own expense. This is the model of ultimate and genuine love that Jesus shown us at the cross. "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s frie...
The First Book of Chronicles offers a powerful, faith-filled retelling of Israel's history, focusing almost entirely on the reign of King David. Written for a community trying to rebuild its identity after the devastating Babylonian Exile, the book bypasses the nation's failures and instead presents an idealized portrait of David as a model king, emphasizing worship, the Temple, and God's enduring covenant. It’s a story of hope and divine faithfulness, designed to inspire a new generation. genealogies and the reign of King David. Narrative Summary The book can be divided into two distinct sections: the comprehensive genealogies that trace Israel's lineage from Adam, and the glorified narrative of King David's reign. Part 1: The Genealogies of Israel (1 Chronicles 1-9) The book opens not with a story, but with nine chapters of genealogies. This seemingly dry list was vitally important for the post-exilic community, serving several key purposes: Connecting to the Pa...