He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.' Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 22:10? 2. How does 1 Chronicles 22:10 foreshadow Jesus as the ultimate "house" builder? 3. What does "He will be My son" reveal about God's relationship with Solomon? 4. How can we apply Solomon's mission to build God's house in our lives? 5. How does 1 Chronicles 22:10 connect to God's covenant with David in 2 Samuel 7? 6. What qualities of Solomon should we emulate to fulfill God's purposes today? 7. How does 1 Chronicles 22:10 foreshadow the coming of Jesus as the ultimate temple builder? 8. Why is Solomon chosen to build the temple instead of David in 1 Chronicles 22:10? 9. What does 1 Chronicles 22:10 reveal about God's covenant with David's lineage? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 22? 11. How do we reconcile the timeline of Josiah's reign in 2 Kings 22:1 with other historical and biblical sources referencing his lineage and age? 12. In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel? 13. How can 1 Chronicles 17:11-14 speak of an eternal throne for David's line when the historical monarchy in Judah ended? 14. Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)? Discussion Questions 1. How does the promise in 1 Chronicles 22:10 reflect God's faithfulness to His covenant with David, and how can this encourage us in our own faith journey?2. In what ways did David prepare for the building of the temple, and how can we apply the principle of preparation in our spiritual lives today? 3. How does the concept of legacy play a role in God's plan, and what legacy are you building for future generations in your faith community? 4. Considering that believers are now the temple of the Holy Spirit, how should this truth influence our daily lives and interactions with others? 5. How does the promise of an everlasting kingdom through David's lineage find its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, and what implications does this have for our understanding of God's redemptive plan?1. Why was it significant for David to prepare materials for the construction of the Temple? 2. How can we apply David's foresight and preparations to our own lives, especially in preparing the next generation? 3. Why wasn't David allowed to build the temple? How did David handle this divine command? 4. How does the choice of Solomon as the temple builder resonate with God's choice of the young and inexperienced? 5. In what ways did David show his faithfulness to God even though he was not chosen to build the temple? 6. What does David's charge to Solomon teach us about imparting wisdom and responsibility to the younger generation? 7. What is the significance of David's prayer for Solomon? How can we incorporate this example into our own prayers for those taking on big responsibilities? 8. What are some ways we can apply David's command to the leaders of Israel to assist Solomon in our own community or church leadership? 9. How does the preparation for the Temple's construction demonstrate the value of collaboration in achieving God's purpose? 10. What does this chapter reveal about God's plan, timing, and choice of people to carry out His will? 11. How does David's willingness to assist his successor reflect on his character as a leader? 12. In what ways can you prepare and equip those who will succeed you in your current roles (e.g., work, ministry, family)? 13. How can you apply David's command for Solomon to be strong and courageous in your life today? 14. How does the immense preparation of materials reflect the value and reverence David placed on the house of God? 15. What can we learn from David's acceptance of God's will not to build the temple but to prepare for it? 16. What does David's respect for God's decision about the temple's construction teach us about obedience and humility? 17. How can we seek and accept God's guidance when our plans and desires don't align with His? 18. How can we encourage and support those who are young and inexperienced in their spiritual journey, like David did for Solomon? 19. How might you support the next generation in their walk with God, as David did for Solomon? 20. Reflecting on this chapter, what are some ways we can better prepare ourselves to carry out God's will in our lives? Links 1 Chronicles 22:10 NIV1 Chronicles 22:10 NLT 1 Chronicles 22:10 ESV 1 Chronicles 22:10 NASB 1 Chronicles 22:10 KJV 1 Chronicles 22:10 Commentaries Bible Hub |



