1 Chronicles 29: Let's End with Prayer

As the chronicler’s first work comes to and end, he records a prayer by David that can help us to learn how to talk to Jehovah about His good faithfulness and our desire to honor Him. It would be wonderful to be in such a good spiritual condition at the end of life that we can thank Him for having brought us through life so well. Then, we can die in honor as David did.

1 Chronicles 28: David to Solomon - from God

David’s instructions for his son came not only from his own good heart, they came from the God of Israel This detailed account includes the tender encouragement of this father for his son to be strong and courageous in doing the work that was set before him. It would be good for fathers today to learn how to use this balanced approach in encouraging their sons and daughters to live devotedly before God.

1 Chronicles 27: Every Year, Every Month, Every Day

Israel had a king. That meant that Israel’s people would have to do the business of a kingdom—every day of every month of every year as long as the kingdom lasted. Twelve divisions of men were appointed to serve the king one month at a time in whatever issues came before them. This was right, fair, and important (vv. 1-15). The author continues with more organizational information in the rest of the chapter. If the people did what God wanted, He would keep blessing them (v. 23). But they did not—and they fell from His grace (1 Corinthians 10:1-12).

1 Chronicles 26: I Would Gladly Be a Gatekeeper

What if your family line put you in the part of the tribe of Levi that meant your occupation would be a gatekeeper at the temple? Would you choose to learn the Bible well enough to humbly accept your role and serve in gladness? Would you whine and murmur about it for your whole life? Would you just choose to leave your post and live the life of the world? Think about such things as you read through the chapter (also, note Psalm 84:10).

1 Chronicles 25: Making Music

Music is one of the great features of this world—the music of birds, children, worship—and even the music that entertains us. It is filled with messages, soul-stirring melodies, soothing notes—there is no end to it. Music was to be part of the temple services, too. And it was to be done according to the pattern that God authorized. Our music—as part of our worship—is also backed by a pattern from Christ (John 4:24; Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16-17).

1 Chronicles 24: The Honor of Assigned Duties

Our acceptable approach to God in worship has always involved knowing what He wants us to do. Doing what He wants involves a lot of individual responsibilities for all worshippers, whether we are leading this worship or not. Verse 19 makes this point very well as it describes the assigned duties that were important for temple worship. This basic point helps us to understand that worship is not random acts offered in the midst of “mass confusion” (1 Corinthians 14:40).

1 Chronicles 23: Every Morning - Likewise the Evening

Things changed in Israel when God had a permanent house (the temple). There would be no need for the Levites to move the tabernacle from place to place (as they had been doing for nearly 500 years since Sinai). So what would they do? Verse 30 gives part of the answer—and what a great privilege they were given. Every morning—and likewise in the evening, they were to stand, giving thanks and praise to the Lord! This was every day—and we have the right to do this as God’s priesthood today (Hebrews 3:12-13; 1 Peter 2:5-9).