As 1 Chronicles draws to a close, we get a final glimpse at the man after God\'s own heart. We see his devotion to worshiping God, his humbleness at being able to give, and his leadership in supplying everything to do God\'s work. The lessons for our lives are as abundant as his gifts!

Though some of David\'s biggest sins are left out of 1 Chronicles, God brings David and Israel to task, but out of a terrible situation, God works a wonderful blessing for us all.

Are you feeling weak, discouraged, or down - like nothing is going your way? Then be encouraged and built up by seeing how God comes through for David and Israel. And learn valuable lessons about the proper attitude toward God and his abundant promises!

David begins to restore proper worship of Yahweh, but first he must get angry and very afraid. Then he does two things that are a key to a healthy Christian walk.

Ezra wrote Chronicles with some very important things in mind - laying out a case like a good lawyer, as God fulfills a promise He made back in Genesis 3:15. Learn the difference between this account, and the books of the kings of Israel.