We now begin 1 Chronicles which is a history of the people God has chosen.

1 Chronicles 1-3 contains a genealogy of the generations of the people of God from Adam, following the line of David, through those in captivity in Babylon. Mostly they are lists of names, but occasionally some information is given about the people being listed. Some of the names are very familiar to us since we have read their stories.

In 2 Corinthian 10 Paul compares his visits with his letters. While he is visiting he tries to show meekness and gentleness toward the people. But his letters deal boldly with the issues at hand. He states that if he must he will be strong when he is present to clarify things for those who choose to point out his supposed frailties.