1 Chronicles 21:25
So David paid Ornan six hundred shekels of gold for the site.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 21:25?

2. Why did David insist on paying "full price" for the threshing floor?

3. How does 1 Chronicles 21:25 demonstrate the principle of sacrificial giving?

4. What does David's purchase reveal about his understanding of true worship?

5. How can we apply David's example of integrity in our financial decisions?

6. Compare David's actions in 1 Chronicles 21:25 with 2 Samuel 24:24. What insights emerge?

7. Why did David insist on paying the full price in 1 Chronicles 21:25?

8. How does 1 Chronicles 21:25 reflect on the concept of sacrifice in faith?

9. What is the significance of David buying the threshing floor in 1 Chronicles 21:25?

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

11. In 1 Chronicles 25:6-7, does any historical record confirm 288 skilled singers and musicians existed under David?

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?
Discussion Questions
1. What does David's insistence on paying for the threshing floor teach us about the nature of true repentance and worship?

2. How does the account of David's census and the resulting plague illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God?

3. In what ways can we apply the principle of sacrificial giving in our own lives today?

4. How does the location of the threshing floor connect to other significant biblical events, and what does this teach us about God's plan?

5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's mercy after a period of disobedience. How did this experience change your relationship with Him?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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