1 & 2 Chronicles (Lent 2023) Men's Reading Guide

The season of Lent is a time to prepare our hearts to let the fullness of Easter take hold of us. The books of 1 & 2 Chronicles model this rhythm of reflection, looking back to the beginnings of God’s people and the highs and lows of their faithfulness and disobedience. These historical books ground God’s people in what has always been true of God and what is true of His people, calling them to center their lives on the worship of the God who reigns above every dynasty and whose kingdom will outlast every worldly power.

Join us in this seven-week Lenten study as we journey through the history of God’s people in 1 & 2 Chronicles, rejoicing in the faithfulness of a God who keeps His promises to a wayward people from generation to generation. Through reading these books of Old Testament history, followed by Holy Week readings, we make our way to the cross and the empty tomb with a renewed sense of our risen King.

Yours, LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in the heavens and on earth belongs to you. Yours, LORD, is the kingdom, and you are exalted as head over all. Riches and honor come from you, and you are the ruler of everything. Power and might are in your hand, and it is in your hand to make great and to give strength to all. Now therefore, our God, we give you thanks and praise your glorious name.
—1 Chronicles 29:11–13

- 49 Days (7 Weeks) of Curated Scripture Readings

ADDED FEATURES
- An Introduction to the Season of Lent
- An Overview of Studying Chronicles in Light of the Lenten Season
- Introductions for Each Section of the Reading Plan
- An Exploration of the Different Terms Used for the Israelite People
- An Illustration and Exploration of Solomon's Temple
- A Look at Christ's Role as Prophet, Priest, and King
- Two Favorite Hymns
- Three Moments of Response
- 6x9", Perfect Bound, 264 Pages

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING THE FORMAT OF THIS GUIDE: This guide includes the Your People Forever: A Lenten Study of 1 & 2 Chronicles reading plan, along with a written introduction and many other helpful elements throughout, many of which are exclusive to this Study Book. Because God’s Word is living and active, we believe the Holy Spirit is faithful to illuminate our minds as we read Scripture. For that reason, devotional responses to each day’s reading can be found on HeReadsTruth.com and the He Reads Truth app. We invite you to join us there for further commentary and conversation.