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Malchiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 3:18? 2. How does 1 Chronicles 3:18 demonstrate God's faithfulness to David's lineage? 3. What can we learn about God's promises from 1 Chronicles 3:18? 4. How does this verse connect to Jesus' genealogy in Matthew 1? 5. How can we trust God's promises in our lives like David's descendants? 6. What role does family lineage play in God's plan according to 1 Chronicles 3:18? 7. What is the significance of 1 Chronicles 3:18 in the genealogy of the Davidic line? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 3:18 contribute to understanding the historical context of the Babylonian exile? 9. Why are the descendants of Jeconiah listed in 1 Chronicles 3:18 important for biblical prophecy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 3? 11. Who was Shimei in the Bible? 12. In 1 Chronicles 3:17-19, how can Zerubbabel be listed as the son of both Pedaiah and Shealtiel, creating an apparent contradiction in lineage? 13. Who was the father of Shealtiel? (Matthew 1:12 vs. 1 Chronicles 3:17) 14. Who was the father of Shealtiel? Jechoniah (Matthew 1:12) Neri (Luke 3:27) Discussion Questions 1. How does the listing of Jeconiah's sons in 1 Chronicles 3:18 reflect God's faithfulness to His covenant promises? 2. In what ways can believers today maintain their Christian identity amidst cultural influences, as seen in the names of Jeconiah's sons? 3. How does the account of Jeconiah and his descendants encourage us to trust in God's redemptive plan, even when facing consequences for past actions? 4. What can we learn about the significance of each individual's role in God's plan from the genealogies in 1 Chronicles? 5. How can the preservation of these genealogies during the exile inspire us to remain faithful and hopeful in our own times of adversity? 1 Chronicles 3 Bible Study Questions 1. What can we learn about God's faithfulness by examining the lineage of David? 2. How does the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 3 demonstrate God's sovereignty? 3. Consider the moral failings of several kings listed in this chapter. How does this contrast with God's perfect faithfulness? 4. In today's context, how can we trace God's hand in our own personal "genealogies" or life histories? 5. How does the listing of both righteous and unrighteous kings in David's line demonstrate God's grace and justice? 6. What purpose might the author of 1 Chronicles have had for including this detailed genealogy? 7. How does the promise to David about his descendants reflect in Jesus Christ? 8. How does the lineage of David inform our understanding of the continuity of God's promise? 9. What role does the lineage play in the Old Testament, and how is it relevant today? 10. Despite their failings, these kings were part of Jesus' lineage. How does this inform your understanding of God's grace and His plan of salvation? 11. If you were to write a genealogy of your spiritual journey, who would feature in it and why? 12. Reflect on the reigns of some of these kings. Which stories stand out, and what can they teach us about leadership, faithfulness, or failure? 13. How can studying these Old Testament lineages deepen our understanding and appreciation of the New Testament and Christ's fulfillment of prophecy? 14. Can you identify recurring patterns or characteristics among the kings listed in this genealogy? What can this teach us about human nature and the need for God's grace? 15. How does the record of Judah's kings' succession reassure us of God's control over history? 16. How does the continuity of David's lineage, despite various trials, mirror our life situations today? 17. In a world that is increasingly individualistic, what does this emphasis on lineage and ancestry teach us about community, continuity, and our connections with the past? 18. How can we apply the lessons from the lives of these Old Testament kings to our own lives today? 19. This genealogy ends with an account of descendants seven generations after the exile. How does this record of survival and continuity inspire you in your faith journey? 20. How can you see Jesus Christ, the ultimate King in the line of David, reflected in the lives of these Old Testament kings? Links 1 Chronicles 3:18 NIV 1 Chronicles 3:18 NLT 1 Chronicles 3:18 ESV 1 Chronicles 3:18 NASB 1 Chronicles 3:18 KJV 1 Chronicles 3:18 Commentaries Bible Hub