2 Chronicles 27 · Grade 5

Ordered Ways

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Read and Think

After the dramatic fall of Uzziah, Jotham's reign is calm. Chronicles praises him without a single criticism. He did right like his father, but he did not repeat his father's pride. He did not enter the temple. Still, the people continued to do corruptly, a sign of trouble ahead.

His building work centered on God's house and the defense of the land. He built the upper gate of the temple, strengthened Ophel, and built cities, fortresses, and towers. God gave him victory over Ammon, and tribute came for three years.

Verse 6 is the summary: Jotham became mighty, because he ordered his ways before Yahweh his God. To order one's ways is to arrange life deliberately in God's presence. His strength was the fruit of steady faithfulness. In the New Testament, Paul urges believers to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called (Ephesians 4:1).

Show What You Know

What did Jotham not repeat?
What sign of trouble remained?
What did his building work center on?
What does it mean to order one's ways?
What does Paul urge in Ephesians 4:1?

Crossword

Across

Moreover he built cities in the hill country of ____
He did that which was right in ____’s eyes

Down

And reigned sixteen years in ____
____ was twenty-five years old when he began to reign
Because he ordered his ____ before Yahweh his God

Think About It

Jotham's faithfulness was quiet and steady. Why does God value steady faithfulness?
To order your ways is to arrange life before God. What part of your day could you order before God?

Memory Verse

“So Jotham became mighty, because he ordered his ways before Yahweh his God.”

2 Chronicles 27:6 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for walking in Your ways. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How does Ephesians 4:1 in the New Testament connect to this chapter?
How can you obey God even when no one is watching?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?