1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 21:28?

2. How does David's altar in 1 Chronicles 21:28 demonstrate true repentance?

3. What does 1 Chronicles 21:28 teach about God's response to sincere worship?

4. How can we apply David's example of obedience in our daily lives?

5. What other Scriptures emphasize the importance of building altars to God?

6. How does David's action in 1 Chronicles 21:28 reflect trust in God's mercy?

7. Why did David choose Araunah's threshing floor for an altar in 1 Chronicles 21:28?

8. How does 1 Chronicles 21:28 illustrate God's mercy and forgiveness?

9. What is the significance of sacrifice in 1 Chronicles 21:28?

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

11. Why do 2 Samuel 24 and 1 Chronicles 21 differ in their attribution of who prompted David's census--God or Satan?

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

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

14. What are the visions and prophecies of Gad?1. How does David's response to God's judgment in 1 Chronicles 21:28 inform our understanding of repentance and its role in our spiritual lives?

2. In what ways does the account of Ornan's threshing floor illustrate the concept of God using ordinary places for extraordinary purposes?

3. How can we apply the principle of sacrificial worship in our daily lives, and what might that look like practically?

4. What connections can we draw between David's sacrifices and the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ as described in the New Testament?

5. How does the transformation of Ornan's threshing floor into the site of the Temple encourage us to consider the legacy of our faith and actions?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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