Priceless Nuggets of 1st Chronicles

Old Testament’s Priceless Nuggets of 1st Chronicles

The Old Testament SEEMS long, so some get discouraged when trying to read it. Together 1st and 2nd Chronicles cover a period of 468 years. Yes, the books include minute details embedded throughout. Actually, these are important including the dreaded “begats” (translated – Who was the father of ____). Also included are very encouraging passages and other Priceless Nuggets of 1st Chronicles.

The detail is necessary, for many reasons. You might not have realized until now – God is amazingly (unfathomly) detail oriented. (Just consider your body He created. There’s a vital purpose for every little body part and cell!) Some information here in is necessary to thwart non-believers who attempt to discredit His words and history – HIS STORY. Get it? HIStory!

Sadly, some don’t read the O.T., missing His teachings and encouragement to guarantee long and prosperous lives. (God still loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life!) The Golden Nuggets series is meant to help make some vital scriptures more accessible so they can be highlighted in your Bible. Need an easier and fun reading Bible? Try either the New Century or New Living Versions.

1 Chronicles 4:9-10 – The Prayer of Jabez

Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying “Because I bore him in pain.” And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, 1) Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and 2) enlarge my territory, 3) that Your hand would be with me, and 4) that You would keep me from evil, 5) that I may not cause pain!” (Notice how God answered Jabez’ fervent prayer.) So God granted him what he requested. How fervent are your prayers?

1 Chronicles 5:20 – Good advice: Trust in the Lord

. . . for they cried out to God in the battle, He heeded their prayer, BECAUSE they put their trust in Him. Where do we put our trust? No condemnation here, I’m just asking.

1 Chronicles 10:4-6 – Saul’s Suicide

Suicide is not recommended, but in the Bible every type of human behavior is found including suicide, as well as life, hope, sin, child murder and hopelessness. There’s nothing new under the sun.

1 Chronicles 10:13-14 – The Result of Turning Away from God

So Saul died for his unfaithfulness which he had committed against the Lord, because he did not keep the word of the Lord, and also because he CONSULTED A MEDIUM for guidance. But he did not inquire of the Lord. . .

1 Chronicles 14:8-16 – King David Trusted God against the Philistines

. . David inquired of God . . David defeated them . . Then the Philistines once again made a raid on the valley. (ALWAYS expect a counter attack from the devil and his henchmen!) . . Therefore David inquired again of God. (God gave David a new strategy to defeat them. God is sooooo smart.) . . for God has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.

1 Chronicles 13 and 15:13 – You Must Serve God His way, not Yours

. . Uzza put out his hand to hold the ark, for the oxen stumbled. Then the anger of the Lord was aroused against Uzza, and He stuck him because he put his hand to the ark; and he died there before God. Why did he die? . . because we did not consult Him about the proper order.

1 Chronicles 16:34 – What to do when Frustrated and Angry

Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Say this 20 times before you do or say anything and it will help you with your frustration and anger!

1 Chronicles 17:7 & 9; 23:25 – God established Israel for the Jews

Thus says the Lord: . . I WILL appoint a place for My people Israel, and WILL plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own and move no more; . . The Lord God of Israel has given rest to His people, THAT THEY MAY DWELL IN JERUSALEM FOREVER;

1 Chronicles 20:4-8 – Goliath was not the only Giant

There were at least 5 giants. . Yet again there was war at Gath, where there was a man of great stature, with twenty-four fingers and toes, six on each hand and six on each foot; and he also was born to the giant. . .

1 Chronicles 28:9bc – Encouragement and Warning

IF you seek Him, He WILL BE FOUND BY YOU; but IF YOU FORSAKE Him, he WILL cast you off forever. For the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. Isn’t that pretty clear?

1 Chronicles 28:6-10 – Solomon Chosen to Lead Israel and Build the Temple

. . I will establish his kingdom forever, IF HE IS STEADFAST TO OBSERVE MY COMMANDMENTS AND MY JUDGMENTS. . know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind;

1 Chronicles 28:20 – A Father’s Encouragement

How do you encourage your children? Here’s how David did it! And David said to his son Solomon, BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE, AND DO IT; DO NOT FEAR NOR BE DISMAYED, for the Lord God – my God – will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, . .

1 Chronicles 29:6 to 18 – Tithes and Offerings

. . Then the people rejoiced, for THEY HAD OFFERED WILLINGLY, because with a LOYAL HEART they had offered willingly to the Lord. . . Both riches and honor come from you, And you reign over all. In Your hand is power and might; In Your hand it is to make great And to give strength to all. Now therefore, our God, We thank You and praise Your glorious name. But who am I, and who are my people, That we should be able to OFFER SO WILLINGLY as this?. . I KNOW ALSO, MY GOD, THAT YOU TEST THE HEART AND HAVE PLEASURE IN UPRIGHTNESS. . . keep this forever in the intent of the thoughts of the heart of Your people, and fix their heart toward You.