2 Samuel 24:21
"Why has my lord the king come to his servant?" Araunah said. "To buy your threshing floor," David replied, "that I may build an altar to the LORD, so that the plague upon the people may be halted."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 24:21?

2. Why does Araunah offer his threshing floor to King David without cost?

3. How does 2 Samuel 24:21 illustrate sacrificial giving in our own lives?

4. What does David's response to Araunah teach about true worship and sacrifice?

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

6. Connect 2 Samuel 24:21 to Romans 12:1 regarding living sacrifices.

7. Why did David insist on buying the threshing floor in 2 Samuel 24:21?

8. What is the significance of Araunah's threshing floor in biblical history?

9. How does 2 Samuel 24:21 illustrate the concept of sacrifice?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 24?

11. Who was Araunah the Jebusite in the Bible?

12. In 2 Samuel 21:5-6, why does David permit the execution of Saul's descendants if Deuteronomy 24:16 forbids punishing children for a parent's wrongdoing?

13. Why are the census figures in 1 Chronicles 21:5 different from those in 2 Samuel 24:9?

14. How many fighting men were in Israel? (2 Samuel 24:9 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:5)
Discussion Questions
1. What does David's insistence on paying for the threshing floor teach us about the nature of true worship and sacrifice?

2. How does the account of David and Araunah's threshing floor connect to the broader biblical theme of repentance and restoration?

3. In what ways does David's leadership in this passage serve as a model for taking responsibility for one's actions?

4. How can we apply the principle of offering a "sacrifice of praise" in our daily lives, as seen in Hebrews 13:15?

5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's mercy in a situation of judgment. How did it change your relationship with Him?1. How does David's decision to conduct a census reflect upon his dependence on God? How can this be related to modern-day situations of trusting in human strength versus God's strength?

2. Joab tried to dissuade David from conducting the census. Discuss the importance of wise counsel in our lives and the consequences of dismissing it.

3. Why do you think God gave David a choice in his punishment? What does this teach us about God's character?

4. Reflect on David's choice of punishment. How does it reflect his understanding of God's character? How does this apply to our understanding of God's justice and mercy?

5. Discuss the repercussions of David's decision on the people of Israel. How does this relate to the effects leaders' decisions can have on others today?

6. What does David's response to the divine punishment say about his character? How can we apply his actions to our own lives when we face the consequences of our actions?

7. How does the purchase of Araunah's threshing floor illustrate the principle of sacrificial giving?

8. How does David's insistence on paying Araunah in full reflect on his understanding of sacrifice?

9. Reflect on the significance of David's statement, "I will not offer to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing." How does this relate to the concept of sacrifice in our lives today?

10. Discuss how the theme of repentance is portrayed in this chapter. How does this challenge or encourage your personal journey of faith?

11. Discuss how the concept of 'Divine Decree and Human Contrition' plays out in this chapter and its relevance in our lives today.

12. How does this chapter demonstrate the sovereignty of God?

13. What can we learn from David's prayer of intercession?

14. How does God's action of halting the plague after David's sacrifices speak to His character and His relationship with humanity?

15. In what ways can we apply the lessons from this chapter to our personal life, community, or leadership role?

16. Discuss the significance of David's final actions in the book of Samuel.

17. What aspects of God's mercy and justice are revealed in this chapter?

18. How does David's story in this chapter encourage you in times of personal failure and seeking forgiveness?

19. In what ways does this chapter challenge our understanding of obedience and trust in God?

20. Reflect on how the overarching theme of divine will and human action in this chapter can guide our actions and decisions today.

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