2 Chronicles 34-35
Big Idea: No Mess Is Too Big For The Mercy Of God
“The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” - Matthew 1:1
Hope In The Mess Comes Through:
1) Choosing The Right Path (34:1-7)
"Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave or forsake you … Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left that you may have good success wherever you go. “
– Joshua 1:5, 7
Biblical Hope: a confident expectation for the future anchored in the character of God, promises of God and the power of God
"For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”
– Matthew 7:13-14
2) Choosing The Right Posture (34:2-33)
The Right Heart Posture:
1) Reverently Lives For God (34:2-3)
2) Reprioritizes The Church Of God (34:8-13)
3) Returns To The Priority Of The Word Of God (34:14-19)
4) Repents Faithfully Before God (34:19-33)
“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward Him.”
- 2 Chronicles 16:9
3) Choosing The Right Savior (35:1-19)
“The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise as some count slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.”
– 2 Peter 3:9
"But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 'The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, 'therefore I will hope in him.’”
- Lamentations 3:21-24