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2 Chronicles 20 · Grade 5

Praise Before the Victory

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This chapter is a model of faith in a crisis. Jehoshaphat heard of a vast army and was afraid, which is honest. But his fear drove him to God. He set himself to seek Yahweh, proclaimed a fast, and gathered all Judah, even their little ones, to stand before God.

His prayer moved from God's greatness to God's promises to Judah's need. God rules over all kingdoms. God gave this land to the descendants of Abraham His friend. God promised to hear when His people cry to Him in this house. Then came the honest end: they had no might and did not know what to do, but their eyes were on God.

God answered through Jahaziel: the battle is not yours, but God's. Stand still and see the salvation of Yahweh. Judah worshiped before anything happened. Singers led the army, thanking God for his enduring loving kindness. The enemies turned on each other, and the valley was named Beracah, which means blessing. In the New Testament, Paul writes, thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:57).

Show What You Know

  1. What did Jehoshaphat's fear drive him to do?

  2. What three things did his prayer move through?

  3. What did Judah do before anything happened?

  4. What does Beracah mean?

  5. What does Paul write in 1 Corinthians 15:57?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

GodJudahhouseYahweh
  1. But his fear drove him to .
  2. He set himself to seek , proclaimed a fast, and gathered all Judah, even their little ones, to stand before God.
  3. God promised to hear when His people cry to Him in this .
  4. worshiped before anything happened.

Think About It

  1. Jehoshaphat's prayer went from God's greatness to God's promises to his own need. Try praying that way about a problem you face.

  2. Judah praised God before the victory. How can you thank God before you see the answer?

Memory Verse

You will not need to fight this battle. Set yourselves, stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh with you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Don’t be afraid, nor be dismayed. Go out against them tomorrow, for Yahweh is with you.’”

2 Chronicles 20:17 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for fighting for me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How does 1 Corinthians 15:57 in the New Testament connect to this chapter?
  • How can you thank God before you see the answer?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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