1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 21:21?

2. How does David's approach to Ornan demonstrate humility and respect for God's commands?

3. What can we learn about repentance from David's actions in 1 Chronicles 21:21?

4. How does 1 Chronicles 21:21 connect to the theme of sacrificial giving?

5. In what ways can we apply David's example of obedience in our lives?

6. How does this verse illustrate the importance of seeking God's guidance in decisions?

7. Why did David approach Araunah in 1 Chronicles 21:21?

8. What is the significance of David buying the threshing floor?

9. How does 1 Chronicles 21:21 relate to the concept of repentance?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 21?

11. What historical or archaeological evidence supports a massive plague and angelic destruction in 1 Chronicles 21:14-16?

12. Who incited David to take a census? (2 Samuel 24:1 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:1)

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

14. Did David or Elhanan kill Goliath?1. What does David's interaction with Araunah teach us about the nature of true repentance and worship?

2. How does the concept of sacrifice in this passage connect to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ in the New Testament?

3. In what ways can we apply the principle of personal sacrifice in our own worship and relationship with God?

4. How does the transformation of the threshing floor into a place of worship encourage us in our own spiritual journeys?

5. What lessons can we learn from David's leadership, both in his failures and his steps towards restoration, that apply to our roles in our communities and families?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?

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