Welcome to a year in the Bible with daily grace.

From even to eternity, the Bible tells one big story of redemption.

My name is Tiffany and I want to spend a few minutes with you every day walking through the Bible chronologically.

Together, we will explore God's sovereign plan as the events of Scripture unfold and point to Jesus.

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Welcome back to the podcast, Tiffany here, and today we finish the book of Second Samuel

and look at the parallel passages found in 1 Chronicles 21 through 22.

Even though we read David's final song in Second Samuel 22,

David still had work to do before his death, specifically preparing his son Solomon for the throne.

As you read these passages today, you likely noticed some differences in the narrative of Samuel and Chronicles.

There are many unbelievers who claim that these differences prove that Scripture contradicts itself.

But as we walk through the details, we will see that isn't the case.

When we apply what we already know about Scripture and God's character, these so-called discrepancies actually make sense.

But as we've already seen on this journey, we can rest in God's unchanging character, even when we have to sit in the unknown.

These chapters will also remind us once again that the consequences of sin are far reaching.

David's sin will affect many, but God will use this situation to prepare the nation for the future temple where his presence would reside.

So, let's roll up our sleeves, friends, and get to work.

As we study today, keep in mind that Chronicles was written hundreds of years after 1st and 2nd Samuel.

The Chronicleer used the narrative of 2nd Samuel as his guide, but he was also led by the Holy Spirit to record the details in his narrative.

The Chronicleer also had the benefit of the passing of time on his side, meaning there were many years for more details to come to light and be recorded.

Think for instance of the many books and documentaries about World War II.

All of the accounts together give us a clearer picture of what actually occurred in history.

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