History Books in 90 Days: 2 Chronicles 21-24
John 10:10 (ESV); I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
John 18:37 (ESV); Jesus answered, “You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason
I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth
listens to Me.”
Isaiah 61:1-3 (ESV); He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the
captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favour and
the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve
in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of
mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.
Jesus had a number of “purpose statements” – statements that defined His purpose for coming into
the world. Because He knew His purpose, Jesus was able to live the most intentional life of anyone
who has ever walked the planet. He knew WHERE He had come from, He knew WHY He was on
the earth and WHAT He was called to do and WHERE His future lay. Nothing could deter Him from
proclaiming the truth. Jesus is the Truth. He testifies to the truthfulness, the power, the authority,
the character and the existence of God the Father. And because He was one with the Father He
could bring healing and freedom and comfort. And because He obeyed, endured and conquered He
brought the hope of eternal life to all people. The Root of Jesse is the Son of David. The Lamb of
God is the Lion of Judah. He knew His purpose.
PRAYER and MEDITATION
1. Spend time in worship and thanksgiving. Thank Jesus for fulfilling His purpose. Worship Him for
who He is in Scripture and who He is in your life.
2. Think through some of the Bible characters you know of. Did they have a purpose statement?
What do you think was their purpose and did they accomplish it? If so, how do you think they
were able to fulfill it? If not, what held them back? Ask God how He wants to speak to you
through your study.
