Tag Archives: Israel

Desire to Live the Right Way

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Mark Shields

In reading 2 Chronicles 21-22 and sharing some thoughts in yesterday’ post, it was concluded that the next two kings of Jerusalem had no desire to live the right way and be on the right side of history. This has … Continue reading →

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Going Forward with Boldness

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Chronicles 18:23-34, Micaiah’s chief aim in life was to listen to God and report to others what to do. He had courage to go against the tide. In him we find someone with purpose and a desire … Continue reading →

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Pray For Help

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Chronicles 16, Baasha king of Israel became a new threat to Judah so Asa went to Ben-Hadad king of Aram for help. Asa’s actions differ from his previous policies because he had more faith in a person … Continue reading →

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Turning Mistakes into Breaks

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Mark Shields

In studying 2 Chronicles 12 and posting about my study yesterday, the lesson learned for me is to know history so we have a better understanding about which direction to take for the future. Rehoboam and his kingdom were at … Continue reading →

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Law of the Lord

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Mark Shields

Rehoboam and his kingdom were at one point strong but he and all of Israel abandoned the law of the Lord as recorded in 2 Chronicles 12. Keeping God out encourages the enemy and in this reading, we get a … Continue reading →

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