![]() There is a lot of history there, and I’ll try to make it as interesting as I can. So it makes sense that the Old Testament would focus its attention on the history of Abraham’s line, doesn’t it?Īs we continue the genealogies in the coming chapters, we’ll read more of the Abrahamic line, from his son Judah to his grandson Israel, all the way to David and his son Solomon, through all the kings up until Jerusalem was destroyed. For what purpose did God choose Israel? He chose them so He could teach them how to truly worship Him, and then show all the nations what true worship was, and how to live lives pleasing to Him. (More about that in a moment.) Some of the names listed in this chapter don’t play a part in the history of this line and are listed only as a matter of record. It’s important to note that the Old Testament is primarily focused on Abraham’s line, the Jewish people, God’s chosen people. ![]() By adoption, believers in the Lord Jesus Christ (See Romans 4:11 and 12). ![]() Abraham became the father of the faithful by blood, the Jewish people. One of Noah’s sons was Shem, and from Shem’s line came Abraham. From Noah came all the different nations and races. Adam is the father of all flesh.įrom Adam we are taken through the generations to Noah. All of humanity, all our history, begins with him. Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Jametlene Reskp on Unsplash Comments on 1 Chronicles 1-4 Thoughts on 1 Chronicles 1Ĭhapter 1 begins appropriately with Adam.
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