Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 1:2? 2. How does 1 Chronicles 1:2 emphasize the importance of genealogies in Scripture? 3. What can we learn about God's faithfulness through the lineage in 1 Chronicles 1:2? 4. How does 1 Chronicles 1:2 connect to God's covenant with Abraham? 5. How can understanding biblical genealogies strengthen our faith in God's promises? 6. How does 1 Chronicles 1:2 encourage us to value our spiritual heritage today? 7. Why does 1 Chronicles 1:2 list only three names? 8. What is the significance of Kenan in 1 Chronicles 1:2? 9. How does 1 Chronicles 1:2 relate to the genealogy of Jesus? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 1? 11. How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)? 12. 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 - How do we reconcile any discrepancies between this account of David's battles with the Philistines and the parallel text in 2 Samuel 5? 13. 1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath? 14. How can 2 Chronicles 16:1 claim Baasha attacked Judah in Asa's thirty-sixth year if 1 Kings 15:33 indicates Baasha died years earlier? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding the genealogies in 1 Chronicles 1:2 enhance your view of God's faithfulness throughout history?2. In what ways can you ensure that you are leaving a legacy of faith for future generations? 3. How does the inclusion of these patriarchs in the genealogy of Jesus (Luke 3) impact your understanding of God's redemptive plan? 4. What can we learn from the meanings of the names Kenan, Mahalalel, and Jared about the spiritual heritage of God's people? 5. How does the continuity of God's promise from Adam to Christ encourage you in your personal walk with God today?1. What does the genealogy of 1 Chronicles 1 teach us about God's providence? 2. How do the genealogical records in this chapter align with the promise God made to Abraham? 3. How does knowing our ancestry and spiritual heritage affect our understanding of our own lives? 4. How does 1 Chronicles 1 fit into the broader narrative of the Bible? 5. How can the genealogies in this chapter deepen our appreciation of the Old Testament? 6. Why do you think the author decided to mention the Kings of Edom who ruled before Israel had a king? 7. Why is the detailed lineage of Esau given, considering he is not the chosen heir of Abraham? 8. How can we reconcile God's sovereignty, as seen in these genealogies, with human free will? 9. In our modern times, what does it mean to be part of the 'lineage' of faith? 10. What lessons can we draw from the inclusion of various flawed individuals in the genealogy? 11. How do these genealogies help us understand God's promise to Abraham about his descendants? 12. How can we apply the understanding of our spiritual heritage to our lives today? 13. Why do you think some names are left out of the genealogy? 14. If you were to create a spiritual genealogy of your own life, who would be included and why? 15. How does the realization that we are part of a long history of faith affect our everyday decisions? 16. How do you trace God's faithfulness in your personal and familial history? 17. How might understanding our place in God's larger narrative influence our relationships with others? 18. Why is it important to recount the history of God's people, and how can we do this in our own contexts? 19. How does this chapter help you see the connections between the Old Testament and New Testament? 20. Considering our cultural emphasis on individualism, how does this chapter challenge our understanding of community and lineage? Links 1 Chronicles 1:2 NIV1 Chronicles 1:2 NLT 1 Chronicles 1:2 ESV 1 Chronicles 1:2 NASB 1 Chronicles 1:2 KJV 1 Chronicles 1:2 Commentaries Bible Hub |



