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Discover the transformative stories of Kings Ahaz and Hezekiah in Chronicles 28-29, reflecting on rejecting old habits and embracing new beginnings. As Christians in 2010, let's seek concrete steps for growth in faith and unity with God and one another. Follow the journey of change and renewal through the Bible this year!
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Starting Over 2 Chronicles 28-29
New Year • Readjustment • Change • 180° • As Christians, our resolutions should challenge our faith • Concrete steps to grow closer to God and to one another in 2010 • Life Together • Through the Bible in 2010
King Ahaz: Out with the Old • One of the worst kings Israel ever had • 2 Chron 28:1-3 A clue to his reign • vv. 22-25 Rejecting the presence of God! • v. 27 A hopeful promise of a better future • Sometimes old habits just need to die • Sometimes you just need a fresh start
King Hezekiah: In with the New • Not like father not like son • One of the best kings Israel ever had • Hezekiah reverses the destructive habits of his father (2 Chron 29:2) • Opportunity
4 Steps to Spiritual Renewal • Decide to change (29:10) • Take out the trash (29:4-5; 15-16) • Add the treasure (29:18-19) • Do it immediately! (29:3) The result: 29:29-36; 30:26