2 Crônicas 31

2 Crônicas 31

Guzik: What the New Testament does speak with great clarity on is the principle of giving; - that giving should be regular, planned, proportional, and private (1 Corinthians 16:1-4); - that it must be generous, freely given, and cheerful (2 Corinthians 9). Martin Selman: The divine blessing which forms the climax in this chapter has several distinguishing marks. - Firstly, it is the result of Hezekiah’s faithfulness to the principles established by David and Solomon. It was they who had originally organized the divisions of priests and Levites (2Ch 31:2; cf. 1 Chr. 28:13, 21; 2 Chr. 8:14), established the pattern of regular sacrificial worship (2Ch 31:2-3; 1 Chr. 23:31; 2 Chr. 2:4; 8:13), led the way in generosity (v. 3; 1 Chr. 29:2-5; 2 Chr. 7:5), and blessed the people (v. 8; 1 Chr. 16:2; 2 Chr. 6:3). - Secondly, it is associated with Hezekiah’s wholehearted commitment to God’s law (2Ch 31:3, 4, 21). - Thirdly, God blesses his people through their own generosity (cf. 1 Chr. 29:14- 16). - Fourthly, God blesses beyond his people’s normal expectation (cf. 1 Chr. 13:14; 17:27). (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries – 1 Chronicles. BORROW) Mark Boda: For his community, this part of the Chronicler’s account of Hezekiah would have served two purposes. First, it would have challenged them to give generously to the service of the Temple, especially focusing on tithing their harvests. Such gifts, according to the Chronicler, are essential so that the priests and Levites “could devote themselves fully to the Law of the Lord,” that is, the stipulations for worship contained in the Torah. The ideal scenario is described by Azariah, the Zadokite high priest, in 2Ch 31:10: “.” This is explicitly tied to the generosity of the people We have had enough to eat and plenty to spare (“Since the people began bringing their gifts to the Lord’s Temple”), which is a reflection of the blessing of the Lord upon them (“The Lord has blessed his people, and all this is left over”). The people of Jerusalem appear to have a role to play as examples to the rest of the community for this generosity (31:4), but the responsibility for the Temple and its personnel could not be borne by them alone. This was a task for all those living in the province of Judah. Second, the account would have provided an administrative system for distributing the resources of the Temple to priestly and Levitical personnel throughout the province. This may suggest some conflict over this issue in the Chronicler’s time, but it may also simply be an affirmation of a system that was working well. Geoffrey Kirkland: Hezekiah’s Great Reformation: The People’s Faithful & Generous Provision for the Leaders to Be Devoted to Scripture! After a mountaintop experience (like celebrating the nationwide Passover with Hezekiah, 2 Chron 30!), we need to take care as we return to the ROUTINE OF DAILY LIFE. Background of 2 Chronicles 31: So what do you do when Hezekiah’s reforms and Passover festival has ended and it’s time to go home? How do you keep spiritual health up? What do you do? How do you find teaching and instruction from the Law of God? Two big picture lessons from 2 Chronicles 31: #1- WORSHIP cannot be left to the ‘PROFESSIONALS’ alone #2- WORSHIP is to be carried out in DECENCY AND IN ORDER THESIS — What happens when great Reformation comes? What are some marks? Observing King Hezekiah’s reformation brought a number of results. Reforms Bring... I. HOLY VIOLENCE TOWARD SIN! (1) II. HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO GOD! (2) III. PRECISE OBEDIENCE TO SCRIPTURE! (3) Note Hezekiah’s commitment to the written Word Note Hezekiah’s commitment to obedience IV. GRACIOUS PROVISION TO TEACHERS! (2Ch 31:4-19) The focus here in this chap is on the HEARTS OF GOD’S PEOPLE; they give generously! *summary verse is 2Ch 31:10!* 1. GIVING for God’s Work (Contribution of the gifts) (2Ch 31:4-10) [Deut 14.29; 18:5; 1 Cor 9.13-14; 1 Tim 5.18] 2. SUPPORT for God’s Servants (Distribution of the gifts) (2Ch 31:11-19) The characteristic & main mark of all the distribution of the funds was “Faithfulness” (2Ch 31:12, 15, 18) V. GODLY LEADERS OBEYING SCRIPTURE! (2Ch 31:20-21) Summary of Hezekiah’s Leadership: 1. Hezekiah’s LEADERSHIP (he did) 2. Hezekiah’s CONSISTENCY (throughout ALL Judah) 3. Hezekiah’s AMBITION (he did before the LORD HIS GOD) 4. Hezekiah’s PRIORITY (he served the Lord in the house of God) 5. Hezekiah’s AUTHORITY (the Law and in Commandment) 6. Hezekiah’s PURSUIT (he sought his God) 7. Hezekiah’s PASSION (he did with all his heart) 8. Hezekiah’s BLESSING (and he prospered!) Let us be faithful to give -- God supplies us, so let us give generously BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR 1-2 CHRONICLES NOTE: SOME CAN BE BORROWED FROM ARCHIVE.ORG Archer, Gleason L. Jr. A survey of Old Testament introduction (BORROW). Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1964. Baxter, J. Sidlow. Explore the Book Vol. 2 Judges to Esther . Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1960. Boda, Mark J. Cornerstone Biblical Commentary – 1-2 Chronicles. (Digital version) Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2010. Braun, Roddy. 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