Bible study course
An advanced, collegiate, eight-lesson academic study of the Book of 2 Chronicles, examining the spiritual history of the Kingdom of Judah through the theological prism of the Temple, covenant fidelity, immediate retribution, and restorative grace. The course traces Solomon sacrifice at Gibeon and prayer for wisdom, the diplomatic collaboration with Huram of Tyre, the sacred construction on Mount Moriah, the descent of the Shekinah glory cloud when the musicians sounded as one in praise, Solomon monumental kneeling dedication prayer on the bronze scaffold, consuming fire from heaven, God conditional covenant charter to heal the land in 2 Chronicles 7:14, the monarchical schism under Rehoboam at Shechem, the heroic migration of northern Levites to Judah, Abijah theological defense of the Davidic covenant on Mount Zemaraim, Asa spiritual reforms and desperate prayer against Zerah the Ethiopian, his tragic decline and Hanani rebuke, Jehoshaphat nationwide Torah education and the miraculous holy battle through praise in the Valley of Beracah, Jehoram fratricide and Elijah written letter, Athaliah bloody usurpation, baby Joash concealment in the Temple by Jehoshabeath and high priest Jehoiada, the chest of Joash and temple restoration, Joash apostasy and martyrdom of Zechariah, Uzziah military inventions and prideful boundary transgression resulting in leprosy, Hezekiah radical reopening and purification of the Temple, the extraordinary second-month reunited Passover welcoming northern remnants, Hezekiah pastoral intercession and fourteen days of joy, the angelic destruction of Sennacherib army, Hezekiah heart testing with Babylon, Manasseh horrific fifty-five year apostasy, his miraculous repentance in Babylonian chains and return to restore Yahweh altar, Josiah tenderhearted seeking and discovery of the Book of the Law, Huldah prophetic oracle, national covenant renewal and unrivaled Passover, the rapid spiritual collapse under the final four kings until there was no remedy, the destruction of Jerusalem and the burning of the Temple, the seventy years of Sabbath rest for the land, and the climactic royal proclamation of Cyrus king of Persia permitting God people to go up and rebuild the sanctuary.
An advanced collegiate examination of 2 Chronicles chapters 1 through 4, investigating Solomon royal inauguration at Gibeon, his request for wisdom, the diplomatic alliance with Huram of Tyre, and the construction of the Temple on Mount Moriah.
A collegiate analysis of 2 Chronicles chapters 5 through 7, examining the arrival of the Ark of the Covenant, the descent of the glory cloud, Solomon monumental dedication prayer, fire from heaven, and God conditional covenant promise to heal the land.
A collegiate study of 2 Chronicles chapters 10 through 13, analyzing the schism of the ten northern tribes under Rehoboam, the migration of loyal Levites to Judah, Shemaiah prophetic intervention, and Abijah bold battle speech on Mount Zemaraim.
An advanced collegiate examination of 2 Chronicles chapters 14 through 20, analyzing King Asa sweeping spiritual reforms, his victory over Zerah the Ethiopian, his later lapse with Hanani the seer, Jehoshaphat nationwide Torah education, and the holy battle in the wilderness of Tekoa.
An advanced collegiate examination of 2 Chronicles chapters 21 through 24, analyzing Jehoram fratricide and Elijah prophetic letter, Athaliah usurpation of the Davidic throne, Jehoiada high priestly coup and covenant renewal, the restoration of the Temple through Joash chest, and Joash tragic martyrdom of Zechariah.
A collegiate analysis of 2 Chronicles chapters 26, 29, 30, and 31, examining Uzziah military prowess and catastrophic pride in usurping the priesthood, contrasted with Hezekiah immediate reopening of the Temple, nationwide spiritual cleansing, and the great reunited Passover of Israel.
An advanced collegiate examination of 2 Chronicles chapters 32 and 33, investigating the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem, Sennacherib blasphemous defiance, the angel destruction of the invaders, Hezekiah illness and royal pride, followed by Manasseh grotesque apostasy, Babylonian captivity, deep repentance, and restoration.
An advanced collegiate analysis of 2 Chronicles chapters 34 through 36, examining Josiah discovery of the Book of the Law, Huldah prophecy, national covenant renewal, the magnificent Passover, the catastrophic decline under the final four kings, the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, seventy years of Sabbath rest, and the climactic decree of Cyrus.