The New Piney Grove Baptist Church monthly theme for August 2013

1. NEW PINEY
GROVE
MONTHLY
THEME
COMMENTARY

2. AUGUST
The
Book
Of
1st Chronicles

3. The Historical Old Testament
Book of First Chronicles,
focuses on the reign of King
David. It analyzes the affairs of
Judah in terms of whether or
not the governing king faithfully
led the nation in the ways of the
Lord. It demonstrates that the
Lord blessed the nation when
the people faithfully served
Him. But it also showed that the
Lord punished the nation when
they were unfaith to Him.

4. First Chronicles also show how
God’s people – Israel - in the Old
Testament fit into His plan. We can
learn for our theme this month,
how God’s people today fit into His
plan. The book will remind us that
God’s people will not prosper
unless they, “collectively” walk in
His righteousness. A key point in
the book is the leadership of God’s
chosen vessel - David. When David
faithfully followed the Lord, the
nation flourished, but when he did
not the nation suffered.

5. WHAT TO LOOK FOR
• The emphasis on building a
true spiritual foundation for
God’s people.
• The importance of religious
purity.
• The focus on the law of God
and the temple.
• The focus of worship and
praise as a response to the
person and acts of God.

6. LESSONS WE CAN LEARN
1. Those who are in a special,
covenant relationship with
the LORD will experience a
rich heritage and blessings.
2. The place of worship should
be treated special because it
reflects God’s glory.
3. The manner in which we
worship is an open display
of our gratitude to Whom
we worship.