Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Chronicles 1:6 - The Levite Clans

The lineage of the Levite clans, where they settled and how they integrated with the rest of the tribes is recorded here.  We learn how David established the framework for the singing and worship in the Temple in Jerusalem.

Chronicles 1:5 - The Eastern Tribes and the Lineage of the High Priest

The Chronicler focus on the history of the tribes that settled east of the Jordan, and the lineage of the high priesthood.

Chronicles 1:4 - Judah and Simeon

We read of the lineage of the rest of the clan of Judah and their geographically close brothers of Simeon.

Chronicles 1:3 - The Davidic Lineage

The Chronicler records the lineage of the House of David.  The people are encouraged to know that the Davidic family is alive and well and ready to reestablish the monarchy when the people are ready.

Chronicles 1:2 - Founding Fathers of Judea

This chapter records the genealogy of the tribe of Judah and the founders of the towns and communities that filled the Judean landscape.

Chronicles 1:1 - From Adam to Israel

The Book of Chronicles begins with a genealogy from Adam to the birth of Israel.  This helps give the returnees from exile a sense of their place in history.

Job 42 - Job is Restored

Through humility, forgiveness, and recognition of our limitations we can reach reconciliation, peace and restoration.

Job 41 - The Fire Breathing Dragon

God concludes His response to Job with a description of the fire-breathing dragon.  Humility is how to respond to our lack of understanding of God's justice.

Job 40 - Humility is the Key

God challenges Job to cast away his arrogance and achieve and teach humility before God.  This may not explain why he is suffering, but through humility humanity can achieve a world of peace.

Job 39 - God's Majestic Creatures

Look beyond into the wonders of the natural world! the beautiful, powerful and majestic creatures are all God's creations, and God provides for all.  They are not here for humans, they do not answer to us or serve us.