1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 21:23?

2. How does 1 Chronicles 21:23 demonstrate sacrificial giving in our lives today?

3. What can we learn from Araunah's willingness to give freely to David?

4. How does this verse connect to the concept of offerings in Leviticus?

5. Why is it important to offer God what costs us something?

6. How can we apply Araunah's generosity in our community and church?

7. Why did Araunah offer the threshing floor and oxen for free to King David?

8. What does 1 Chronicles 21:23 reveal about sacrificial offerings in ancient Israel?

9. How does Araunah's generosity in 1 Chronicles 21:23 reflect on his character?

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

11. Why does 1 Chronicles 23 emphasize a new organizational structure under David, when some historical records suggest Levite roles evolved more gradually?

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

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

14. What historical or archaeological evidence supports a massive plague and angelic destruction in 1 Chronicles 21:14-16?1. How does Ornan's response to David's request challenge us in our own willingness to give to God and others?

2. What does David's insistence on paying for the threshing floor teach us about the nature of true worship and sacrifice?

3. In what ways can we apply the principle of costly worship in our daily lives?

4. How does the account of David and the plague illustrate the relationship between sin, repentance, and God's mercy?

5. How can we identify and honor the "threshing floors" in our lives—places or moments where God is calling us to deeper obedience and worship?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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