What does it mean to heal the land?

Our land is hurting and in deep need of God’s divine healing. Appropriately, this admonition from God addresses the critical fact that the sin and wickedness in our life as a nation has direct — and disastrous — effects on our health as a nation and as a global community.

What does the Bible say about Chronicles 7 14?

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”

Which are called by my name?

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will heal their land.”

Can God heal our land?

Although God allows sinners to suffer the consequences of their sins, He promises to forgive their sins and heal their land if they repent of their sins.

What does it mean to be called by name?

call someone by a name to address someone by a particular kind of name.

What is the meaning of wicked ways?

a morally bad in principle or practice.

What name are God’s people called by?

In the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament, the Israelites are referred to as “the people of God” in Judges 20:2 and 2 Samuel 14:13. The phrases “the people of the Lord” and “the people of the Lord your God” are also used. In those texts God is also represented as speaking of the Israelites as “my people”.

What can we learn from the 2 Chronicles?

Throughout 2 Chronicles, faithfulness was rewarded; betrayal was judged. A history lover will enjoy the numerous mentions of secular historical figures during this time period.

Why is Jerusalem the center of 2 Chronicles?

The centrality of Jerusalem, where the temple was located, falls in line with the book’s overarching focus on the priesthood as well. Again, 2 Chronicles was probably written in the fifth century BC, “following the return of a small group of Jews to Judah following the fall of the Babylonian Empire.

What is the setting of 2nd Chronicles?

Second Chronicles covers the time from Solomon’s ascension to the throne (971 BC) until the southern kingdom of Judah was finally carried into exile in Babylon in 586 BC. The focus of the book is on Judah. The author was more concerned with telling the story of David’s descendants, who reigned over Judah,…

Who wrote the First & Second Chronicles?

Listen to Chuck Swindoll’s overview of First & Second Chronicles in his audio message from the Classic series God’s Masterwork. Who wrote the book? A post-exilic (after the exile) Jewish scholar compiled material from many historical resources to chronicle the history of his people.