1 Chronicles• Name–From Latin to German to English,

meaning “a record of events”• Author & Date–Author unknown–400 B.C. or a little after

1 Chronicles• Structure–Chapters 1-9: Genealogy–Chapters 10-29: David• Chapters 10-12: Rise to power• Chapters 13-16: Transporting ark• Chapter 17: Covenant• Chapters 18-20: Wars• Chapters 21-29: Census & temple prep

1 Chronicles• Significant themes & theology–The sovereignty of God–The centrality of God

1 Chronicles• 1 Chronicles 16:–Thanking God–Calling on His name–Singing praises to Him–Telling of His wondrous works–Glorying in His name–Seeking Him–Telling of His salvation–Declaring His glory

1 Chronicles• Genesis–Across the Lands–How Great Is Our God/How Great

Thou Art–Creation Sings–Great Is Thy Faithfulness–This Is My Father’s World

1 Chronicles• 1 Chronicles–Forever–How Can I Keep from Singing–I Will Sing of My Redeemer–I Sing Praises to Your Name–Praise the Father, Praise the Son–What Wondrous Love Is This