Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 28:10? 2. How does 1 Chronicles 28:10 emphasize God's choice in our life's purpose? 3. What responsibilities come with being "chosen" as described in 1 Chronicles 28:10? 4. How can we "be strong and do it" in our daily walk? 5. What other scriptures highlight God's calling and our response to it? 6. How can we ensure we are fulfilling God's purpose in our lives today? 7. What does 1 Chronicles 28:10 reveal about God's purpose for Solomon's temple? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 28:10 emphasize the importance of divine calling? 9. Why is being "chosen" significant in 1 Chronicles 28:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 28? 11. How do priests and Levites differ in their roles? 12. How does the mention of a 'high place' in 1 Samuel 9:12-14 align with historical evidence that such rituals were either encouraged or condemned at different periods in Israel's history? 13. Psalm 99:5 calls for worship at God's footstool; if this footstool is literal, why is there no archaeological record or clear location for it? 14. (Psalm 147:2) The text references rebuilding Jerusalem--what evidence exists that this rebuilding happened precisely as described, and does the historical record match the biblical timeline? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding God's choice of Solomon to build the temple influence your view of your own calling and purpose?2. In what ways can you "be strong and do it" in your current circumstances, relying on God's strength? 3. How does the concept of the temple as a place of worship apply to your personal and communal worship practices today? 4. What steps can you take to prepare and equip others, especially the next generation, for their spiritual journeys and tasks? 5. How can you cultivate an awareness of God's presence and guidance in your daily life, similar to the significance of the temple in Israel?1. How does David's public endorsement of Solomon's kingship and the building of the temple reflect on the significance of leadership transition in the Bible? 2. In what ways does God's choice of Solomon demonstrate His sovereignty over man's plans? 3. How does David model humility in accepting God's decision not to allow him to build the temple? 4. What significance does the detailed plan of the temple hold in understanding God's desire for order and precision in worship? 5. How can we apply David's charge to Solomon in our own lives? 6. In verse 9, what does it mean when it says, "the Lord searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought"? 7. How does the concept of God searching and knowing our hearts challenge our actions and motives in present-day living? 8. How can you practice whole-hearted devotion to God as advised by David in your everyday life? 9. How does David's instruction to Solomon about courage and fear relate to your current situation? 10. Why was it important for David to stress on the divine origin of the temple's blueprint? 11. How does God's promise to be with Solomon, as stated by David, reassure you in the tasks God has given you? 12. How do you see the theme of obedience playing out in this chapter, and how can it be applied in present-day society? 13. How does David exemplify leadership in preparing the next generation for God's work? 14. How can we use David's plan for the temple as a metaphor for planning and building our own lives? 15. What does it mean to leave a spiritual inheritance for future generations, as David did? 16. What are some practical ways we can seek and keep all the commandments of the Lord as advised by David? 17. How do the details about the temple construction reflect on our own efforts in building a place for God in our hearts? 18. How does this chapter reflect on the importance of succession in fulfilling God's divine plans? 19. How can we understand and execute God's "blueprint" in our own lives? 20. How does David's life and his final instructions to Solomon and the assembly challenge your perception of leadership and responsibility in God's work? Links 1 Chronicles 28:10 NIV1 Chronicles 28:10 NLT 1 Chronicles 28:10 ESV 1 Chronicles 28:10 NASB 1 Chronicles 28:10 KJV 1 Chronicles 28:10 Commentaries Bible Hub |



