Genesis to Revelation: 1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles Participant Book: A Comprehensive Verse-By-Verse Exploration of the Bible

by Charles R Britt

Overview

Study the books of First and Second Kings and First and Second Chronicles, beginning with Solomon and ending with Hezekiah and Josiah. Some of the major ideas explored are: Solomon's accomplishments, Elijah and Elisha, the decline of Israel, David the great king, the ark of the covenant, the temple and its rituals, the divided kingdom, and Judah’s kings. More than 3.5 million copies of the series have been sold. This revision of the Abingdon classic Genesis to Revelation Series is a comprehensive, verse-by-verse, book-by-book study of the Bible based on the NIV. These studies help readers strengthen their understanding and appreciation of the Bible by enabling them to engage the Scripture on three levels: What does the Bible say? Questions to consider while reading the passage for each session. What does the passage mean? Unpacks key verses in the selected passage. How does the Scripture relate to my life? Provides three major ideas that have meaning for our lives today. The meaning of the selected passages are made clear by considering such aspects as ancient customs, locations of places, and the meanings of words. The simple format makes the study easy to use. Updates will include: New cover designs. New interior designs. Leader Guide per matching Participant Book (rather than multiple volumes in one book). Updated to 2011 revision of the New International Version Translation (NIV). Updated references to New Interpreters Dictionary of the Bible. Include biblical chapters on the contents page beside session lesson titles for at-a-glance overview of biblical structure. The simple format makes the study easy to use. Each volume is 13 sessions and has a separate leader guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781501855573
Publisher:	Abingdon Press
Publication date:	01/15/2019
Series:	Genesis to Revelation Series
Edition description:	Genesis to Revelation: 1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles Participant Book ed.
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.24(d)

About the Author

Charles R. Britt was an assistant professor of family and child development at Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, and an ordained elder of the Alabama-West Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church.

Table of Contents

1 Solomon's Accomplishments (1 Kings 1-9) 6

2 The End of Solomon's Reign (1 Kings 10-20) 15

3 Elijah and Elisha (1 Kings 21-2 Kings 8) 25

4 The Decline of Israel (2 Kings 9-17) 32

5 The Kingdom of Judah (2 Kings 18-25) 39

6 Genealogies (1 Chronicles 1-8) 49

7 David, the Great King (1 Chronicles 9-14) 57

8 The Ark of the Covenant (1 Chronicles 15-21) 64

9 The Temple and Its Rituals (1 Chronicles 22-29) 72

10 The Reign of Solomon (2 Chronicles 1-9) 79

11 The Kingdom Is Divided (2 Chronicles 10-16) 86

12 Judah's Kings (2 Chronicles 17-26) 94

13 Hezekiah and Josiah (2 Chronicles 27-36) 102

Map: The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah 111