Week 26 Reading Guide
The End of the Kingdom: Hope Beyond the Fall
2 Chronicles 21-36
Big Idea: The final chapters of 2 Chronicles cover the decline and fall of Judah, showing the consequences of idolatry and disobedience to God. However, even in the midst of judgment, God's faithfulness remains. The story points us to the hope of restoration and the coming Messiah, who will bring ultimate redemption and healing for God's people.
Reading Plan
Monday: 2 Chronicles 21-22 (The Wicked Reigns of Jehoram and Ahaziah)
Tuesday: 2 Chronicles 23-24 (Jehoiada's Reforms and the Death of Joash)
Wednesday: 2 Chronicles 25-27 (The Reigns of Amaziah, Uzziah, and Jotham)
Thursday: 2 Chronicles 28 (Ahaz’s Idolatry and the Consequences)
Friday: 2 Chronicles 29-31 (Hezekiah’s Reforms and Restoration of Worship)
Saturday: 2 Chronicles 32-36 (Manasseh’s Repentance, Josiah’s Reforms, Judah’ Fall)
Weekly DNA Questions
Discover
What do the kings of Judah in this section teach us about the impact of faithfulness versus idolatry?
Nurture
Reflecting on the compassion of God toward His people, even in their rebellion, what does this reveal about God’s character? How does this shape your understanding of His grace?
Act
How can you help bring God’s message of restoration to those who may feel far from Him? What steps can you take to be a messenger of His grace and compassion?
Key Verse: 2 Chronicles 36:15
But the Lord their God had compassion on them and sent them messengers to bring them back to Him.
Reflection for the Week
The fall of Judah is a sobering reminder of the dangers of turning away from God, yet even in the darkest moments, God's grace is evident. He continues to send messengers to call His people back to Himself, showing His relentless love and desire for restoration. Ultimately, this points us to Jesus, the Messiah who, through His death and resurrection, offers forgiveness and hope, no matter how far we have fallen.
Bible Project Resources
Jerusalem has Fallen: Despair and Hope: Human evil will not have the day, and God’s purposes will be fulfilled.
The Sense of an Ending: What Is the Real Last Book of the Old Testament? The end of Chronicles and all that comes with it is yet another way that Christians can see how the Old Testament points forward to Jesus, what he said, and what he did.
Character of God: Compassion: God is portrayed as a compassionate parent throughout Scripture—both as a mother and a father—and his compassion is embodied in the person of Jesus.