I don't think I have ever preached a sermon from Chronicles, but after reading Lee Eclov's 11-part series on Chronicles I want to. The sermons are inspiring, even fascinating. They bring us to Christ and salvation. And again and again you will find yourself thinking, I didn't know that, as Lee ties in these two overlooked books with Old Testament history. The theme of the series is timeless, hopeful, and expressed in the title: Remembering Who We Are.

This week we also feature:

• Sermon: Thinking Biblically About Government, by Bryan Wilkerson
• Editor's Choice Illustration: Columnist David Brooks Reflects on Overconfidence
• Video Illustration: A Father's Love

Brian Larson
Editor, PreachingToday.com
blarson@christianitytoday.com

P.S. This week's "News That Illustrates," links to stories about tutoring for two-year-olds, a mother who forgives her son's killer, athletes who lie to cover up steroid use, Lady Gaga, and more.

Craig Brian Larson is the pastor of Lake Shore Church in Chicago and author and editor of numerous books, including The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching (Zondervan). He blogs on Knowing God and His Ways at craigbrianlarson.com.