Summary of 2 Chronicles 19-20:

In 2 Chronicles 19-20, the focus remains on the reign of Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah. Jehoshaphat returns to Jerusalem after his alliance with Ahab, and Jehu the seer confronts him, rebuking him for assisting the wicked. However, Jehoshaphat remains committed to following the Lord and takes steps to bring spiritual reformation to Judah. He appoints judges in the land, charging them to judge with integrity and fear God.

In chapter 20, Jehoshaphat faces a significant challenge as a coalition of Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites come to wage war against Judah. Alarmed, Jehoshaphat seeks the Lord's guidance and declares a fast throughout the kingdom. He gathers the people at the temple and prays, acknowledging God's sovereignty and seeking His intervention. Jahaziel, a Levite, is inspired by the Spirit of the Lord and delivers a message of assurance, declaring that the battle belongs to God and the people need not fear.

Encouraged by the prophetic word, Jehoshaphat organizes a choir to go before the army, praising God. As they begin to sing, the Lord causes confusion among the enemy forces, leading to their defeat. The people of Judah gather the spoils of the battle, and they return to Jerusalem with joy and gratitude. Jehoshaphat's reign continues in peace and prosperity, and he reigns for a total of twenty-five years.

Key People: Jehoshaphat (king of Judah), Jehu the seer, Jahaziel (Levite)

Key Places: Jerusalem, Moab, Ammon

Key Events:

1. Jehoshaphat's reformation efforts in Judah.
2. The coalition of Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites threatening Judah.
3. Jehoshaphat's prayer and the declaration of a fast.
4. Jahaziel's prophecy of victory.
5. Judah's victory over the enemy forces.
6. The return to Jerusalem with joy and peace.

Questions to consider:

1. How did Jehoshaphat's commitment to following God impact his leadership and decision-making?
2. What lessons can be learned from Jehoshaphat's response to the threat of war and his reliance on God through prayer and fasting?
3. In what ways does the account of Jehoshaphat's victory demonstrate God's faithfulness and power?
4. How can Jehoshaphat's example of spiritual reformation and seeking God's guidance apply to our lives today?

Summary of John 13:21-38:

In John 13:21-38, Jesus is gathered with His disciples during the Last Supper. He announces that one of them will betray Him. The disciples are troubled and begin to question among themselves who it might be. Peter, motioning to the disciple whom Jesus loved (traditionally identified as John), asks him to inquire about the betrayer's identity. Jesus explains that it will be the one to whom He gives a morsel of bread after dipping it. Jesus then dips the bread and gives it to Judas Iscariot.

After Judas receives the bread, Satan enters into him, and Jesus instructs him to proceed with what he intends to do quickly. The other disciples do not fully understand the significance of Judas' actions. Jesus continues to teach and comfort His remaining disciples, revealing that He will be with them only for a little while longer. He gives them a new commandment to love one another as He has loved them, and by doing so, they will be recognized as His disciples.

Peter, in his impulsive nature, questions Jesus about where He is going. Jesus tells Peter that he cannot follow Him at that moment, but Peter will follow later. Peter insists that he is ready to lay down his life for Jesus, but Jesus predicts that Peter will deny Him three times before the rooster crows.

Questions to consider:

1. How did Jesus' knowledge of the impending betrayal impact His interactions with His disciples?
2. What does Jesus' commandment to love one another as He loved them reveal about the nature of Christian discipleship?
3. How did Peter's declaration of loyalty contrast with Jesus' prediction of his denial?
4. What lessons can be drawn from Jesus' interactions with Judas and Peter regarding loyalty, betrayal, and forgiveness?