1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 17:2?

2. How does Nathan's response in 1 Chronicles 17:2 demonstrate trust in God's plan?

3. What does Nathan's encouragement reveal about God's presence in David's life?

4. How can we discern God's will like Nathan in 1 Chronicles 17:2?

5. What other scriptures emphasize God's guidance in our decisions?

6. How can we apply Nathan's confidence in God's support to our daily lives?

7. How does 1 Chronicles 17:2 reflect God's approval of David's plans?

8. Why did Nathan initially support David's desire to build a temple?

9. What does 1 Chronicles 17:2 reveal about prophetic authority and human error?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 17?

11. Why does 1 Chronicles 17:3–4 reverse Nathan’s initial approval (17:2) for David to build the temple, and does this indicate an inconsistency?

12. Who incited David to count the fighting men of Israel? God did (2 Samuel 24: 1) Satan did (I Chronicles 2 1:1)

13. Why does 1 Chronicles 21:1 say Satan incited David, whereas 2 Samuel 24:1 implies God did?

14. (2 Chronicles 17:3-4) How can Jehoshaphat be said to walk in David's ways without referencing David's well-documented moral failures in earlier narratives?1. How does Nathan's initial encouragement to David reflect the importance of having godly advisors in our lives?

2. In what ways can we ensure that our desires and plans align with God's will, as seen in David's experience?

3. How does the assurance of God's presence, as Nathan expressed to David, impact our confidence in pursuing our goals?

4. What can we learn from David's response to God's redirection about handling changes in our plans?

5. How do other scriptures, such as Proverbs 16:3 and Psalm 37:4, reinforce the themes found in 1 Chronicles 17:2?1. What does David's desire to build a temple for the Lord reveal about his character?

2. How does God's response to David challenge our understanding of human vs. divine plans?

3. In what ways does the Davidic covenant foreshadow Jesus Christ's eternal reign?

4. Reflect on David's prayer of gratitude. How does his response to God's promise shape your understanding of humility?

5. How does God's promise to establish David's kingdom forever relate to the concept of God's sovereignty?

6. In your life, have there been moments when your plans were superseded by God's? How did you respond?

7. What can you learn from David's response when God declined his initial plan to build a temple?

8. How might you apply David's attitude of gratitude to blessings you have received in your own life?

9. How does the concept of God's enduring covenant influence your understanding of God's faithfulness?

10. How can you trust in God's plans, especially when they differ from your own?

11. How can David's prayer of gratitude guide us in our prayers today?

12. What does this chapter teach us about God's intentionality and His grand plans for humanity?

13. How does the promise of an eternal kingdom give you hope in difficult times?

14. How does David's humility before God challenge modern perspectives on power and leadership?

15. How can we show reverence to God's promises like David did, in our contemporary lives?

16. What practical steps can you take to surrender your plans to God's will?

17. How does David's prayer model a response when God's plans seem far beyond our understanding?

18. How can you cultivate a heart like David’s, to find joy in God’s promises, even when they aren’t what you initially wanted?

19. How does this chapter deepen your understanding of God's long-term vision for His people?

20. What does the concept of an "eternal kingdom" mean to you in your personal spiritual journey?

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