Some encouragement is in order. You have made it through First Chronicles. That is no small feat. Now for Second Chronicles.
Chronicles uses the books of Samuel and Kings as its primary source. So, if you have that sneaking suspicion that you have read this material before, you have.
The most important points of reference for Chronicles are the reigns of David and Solomon, especially the promises made by God to David concerning a Davidic monarchy and to Solomon concerning the temple.
Hopefully, John's gospel is providing a respite from all that history in Chronicles. Key to grasping John is the affirmation that Jesus provides "unique and unprecedented access to God because Jesus shares in God's character and identity." [New Interpreter's Study Bible]. Also, "Jesus' words and works, all of his life and death, make God known in the world." [Ibid]
Feb 7: 1Chron 28-29; John 9:24-41
Feb 8: 2Chron 1-3; John 10:1-23
Feb 9: 2Chron 4-6; John 10:24-42
Feb 10: 2Chron 7-9; John 11:1-29
Feb 11: 2Chron 10-12; John 11:30-57
Feb 12: 2Chron 13-14; John 12:1-26
Feb 13: 2Chron 15-16; John 12:27-50
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