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Week 37. Day 4. 2 Chronicles 9-12.

2 Chr 9 The high point of the Messiah’s kingdom

There are clearly aspects of Solomon’s reign that were imperfect. But they’re not in focus here (no mention of foreign wives and idolatry). The presentation here is of life at its best under a good king.

What would it have been like to be in Jerusalem at this time? As you read, imagine what you would experience through your five senses

How was this picture of life under Solomon meant to make the original readers of the book feel?

How does this look like a fulfilment of (even expansion of):

• Eden
• God’s promises to Abraham in Gen 12:1-3

Which aspects of life under Solomon point ahead to the kingship of Christ?

Imagine you were a Jew just before the birth of Jesus, trying to explain to a foreigner why you were excited that the Messiah would one day come. How would 2 Chron 9 impact what you said?

2 Chr 10-12 The kingdom splits

The kingdom splits in two, with Jeroboam king in Israel (the north), Rehoboam king in Judah (the south).

What does Rehoboam do that is commendable? Is there a lesson for the readers of the book?

What does Rehoboam do that is wrong? Is there a lesson for the readers of the book?

NOTE: Days 1-5 of each week contain the scripture reading for that week. Day 6 has just the 'key chapters'. If you want a briefer version of this plan that still takes you through the whole Bible, you could just read the key chapters featured on day 6. Day 7 has the podcast video where we discuss the week's reading.