Chronological Bible Reading for July 5

II Timothy 2:15 Study earnestly to present yourself approved to God, a workman that does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.
Chronological Bible Reading for July 5
II Kings 12-13; II Chronicles 24

II Kings 12:2 – It does matter how you are raised but it is not a guarantee that you will follow that instruction. Joash did take the instruction of Jehoiada to heart and follow it all his days.
II Kings 12:3 – The people did not take the instruction of the priests to heart and did not worship God at Jerusalem.
II Kings 12:15 – An honest worker does not need overseeing. They will do the job necessary and only take what is required for the work.
II Kings 12:18 – This one thing is recorded here showing that even though Joash was faithful to God his heart became fearful and did not know to trust God for the safety of God’s people, city, and house.
II Kings 13:4 – This represents the BIG If that God has decreed before, that if His people turn to Him He will deliver them.
II Kings 13:6 – Even when we ask God for help, and He responds, we keep going on worshiping another false god without turning our hearts to His prepared path for a life of victory over selfishness and pride.
II Kings 13:7 – God left only a few to defend Israel so that they may rely on Him, if they will.
II Kings 13:21 – Here is the fulfillment of the double portion that Elijah promised Elisha.
II Chronicles 24:15 – This man lived longer than Moses or Aaron but not than many of the patriarchs.
II Chronicles 24:18 – Now we see why Joash’s reign was cut short as a result of self will and guidance from outside of God’s people.