The beginning of 1 Chronicles is full of what seems like an endless list of names. Sons and fathers with a few daughters and wives mentioned sporadically. Generation after generation of people are listed. Some were faithful to God throughout their lives, others rejected him and took up gods of their own making. The names include valiant leaders, troublemakers, and bold men of faith. The Bible does not hide the fact that there were many people who refused to follow God among his people Israel. But in spite of this lack of faith, and the judgment that resulted from their disobedience, God’s plan of redemption moved forward. We are the recipients of the fruit of God’s work, and for that I am very thankful to these early believers for their faith.
It took me about 18 minutes to read through this listing of genealogies.
Stuart
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