Now Ornan was threshing wheat when he turned and saw the angel; and his four sons who were with him hid themselves. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 21:20? 2. How does 1 Chronicles 21:20 illustrate obedience to God's messengers in our lives? 3. What can we learn about God's authority from 1 Chronicles 21:20? 4. How does 1 Chronicles 21:20 connect to themes of repentance in Scripture? 5. How should we respond when God sends guidance through others, as in 1 Chronicles 21:20? 6. What practical steps can we take to recognize God's voice in daily life? 7. Why did God send an angel to destroy Jerusalem in 1 Chronicles 21:20? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 21:20 reflect God's justice and mercy? 9. What is the significance of Ornan's threshing floor in 1 Chronicles 21:20? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 21? 11. Who were the sons of Abraham? 12. What historical or archaeological evidence supports a massive plague and angelic destruction in 1 Chronicles 21:14-16? 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. 1 Chronicles 7:20-29 - Are there historical or archaeological records supporting Ephraim's vast numbers and territorial claims listed here? Discussion Questions 1. What can we learn from David's response to his sin, and how can we apply this to our own lives when we recognize our failures?2. How does Ornan's willingness to give his threshing floor challenge us in our own generosity and service to God? 3. In what ways does the fear and reverence shown by Ornan's sons inform our understanding of how we should approach God today? 4. How does the transformation of the threshing floor into the temple site illustrate the concept of redemption and new beginnings in our lives? 5. What parallels can we draw between the sacrifices made by David and the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and how does this deepen our understanding of God's plan for salvation?1. Why do you think the act of taking a census was considered sinful in God's eyes? How does this relate to reliance on God? 2. How did Joab react to David's command to count the people? What does his reaction teach us about obeying authority versus obeying God's laws? 3. Why do you think David chose the plague as his punishment? How does this decision reflect on his faith in God's mercy? 4. What was the consequence of David's sin on the people of Israel? How does this impact your understanding of the effects of our actions on others? 5. How did David respond when confronted with the consequences of his actions? How can this guide us when we realize we've sinned? 6. How does the divine punishment narrative influence your understanding of God's justice? 7. How does God's mercy, as illustrated in this chapter, resonate with your understanding of God's character? 8. Why was it important for David to pay for the threshing floor and the offerings? What does this teach us about sacrifices and offerings? 9. How does the story of David's repentance inspire your personal spiritual journey? 10. David had three choices for his punishment. How would you have chosen? Why? 11. If you were in Joab's position, how would you have handled David's command? 12. In present-day living, how can we discern when a command or order contradicts God's principles? 13. How can we apply the principle of God's mercy towards David to our own lives when we make mistakes? 14. How can this chapter inform our understanding of the relationship between sin, repentance, and forgiveness? 15. How can we ensure that our offerings to God are meaningful and not just ceremonial? 16. In what ways do we see the theme of divine justice played out in our world today? 17. How can we trust in God's providence when faced with challenging decisions, as David did? 18. How does this chapter help you understand the importance of obeying God’s command? 19. In what ways might you be relying on worldly measures of success rather than trusting God's provision and purpose? 20. How does 1 Chronicles 21 inspire you to seek God's mercy in your life? How can you incorporate this lesson into your daily actions? Links 1 Chronicles 21:20 NIV1 Chronicles 21:20 NLT 1 Chronicles 21:20 ESV 1 Chronicles 21:20 NASB 1 Chronicles 21:20 KJV 1 Chronicles 21:20 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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