1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 21:26?

2. How does David's altar in 1 Chronicles 21:26 demonstrate true repentance?

3. What does God's response to David's offering teach about His mercy?

4. How can we apply David's example of sacrifice in our daily worship?

5. What connections exist between 1 Chronicles 21:26 and Romans 12:1 regarding sacrifice?

6. How does David's obedience in 1 Chronicles 21:26 inspire our faith today?

7. Why did David build an altar in 1 Chronicles 21:26?

8. How does 1 Chronicles 21:26 demonstrate God's mercy?

9. What is the significance of the burnt offerings in 1 Chronicles 21:26?

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

11. What does the Bible say about fire from heaven?

12. What is the Bible's perspective on incense?

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

14. Jeremiah 19:4-5 -- If God commands against child sacrifice elsewhere, why would He allow His own people to practice it for so long without immediate judgment?1. What does David's building of the altar teach us about the importance of repentance and making amends with God?

2. How does the concept of sacrifice in the Old Testament connect to the sacrifice of Jesus in the New Testament?

3. In what ways can we experience God's "fire from heaven" in our own spiritual lives today?

4. How does the account of David's altar challenge us to prioritize worship and obedience in our daily lives?

5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's mercy and forgiveness. How did it 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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