While the genealogies at the beginning of 1 Chronicles are long, they serve an important purpose in God’s redemptive plan. They reminded the returning exiles that God had faithfully preserved His people through every generation and pointed forward to the promised Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
As you consider God’s faithfulness in preserving His people, in what ways does this assurance strengthen your trust in His work in your life and in the generations to come?
"You may feel like you are an insignificant name in a long list of names, but in Christ, you are known, you are loved, and you are part of God's covenant family." —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
1From Wonder of the Word teaching series.
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?