◄ 1 Chronicles 29:19 ►
And give my son Solomon a whole heart to keep and carry out all Your commandments, decrees, and statutes, and to build Your palace for which I have made provision." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 29:19? 2. How does David's prayer in 1 Chronicles 29:19 reflect his priorities for Solomon? 3. What does "wholehearted devotion" in 1 Chronicles 29:19 teach about serving God? 4. How can we apply David's prayer for Solomon to our own family prayers? 5. What scriptural connections exist between 1 Chronicles 29:19 and Proverbs 3:5-6? 6. How can we cultivate a "willing heart" to follow God's commands today? 7. What does 1 Chronicles 29:19 reveal about David's intentions for Solomon's reign? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 29:19 reflect the importance of a willing heart in serving God? 9. Why is the prayer for Solomon's obedience significant in 1 Chronicles 29:19? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 29? 11. Why does God prohibit David from building the temple in 2 Samuel 7 yet allow Solomon to do so, raising questions of consistency in divine commands? 12. What is Tyre's significance in the Bible? 13. In 1 Kings 2:1-9, why does David instruct Solomon to exact vengeance on Joab and Shimei, contradicting previous oaths and seeming to endorse personal revenge? 14. Does the scale of Solomon's building program described in 2 Chronicles 8:1-6 align with known timelines and resources from that era? Discussion Questions 1. What does it mean to have a "perfect heart" in the context of your own life and relationship with God? 2. How can you actively seek to keep God's commandments, decrees, and statutes in your daily life? 3. In what ways can you prepare and provide for the spiritual growth of future generations, as David did for Solomon? 4. How can you incorporate intercessory prayer into your spiritual practice, and who might you pray for specifically? 5. Reflect on a time when you felt called to build or contribute to God's kingdom. How did you respond, and what did you learn from the experience? 1 Chronicles 29 Bible Study Questions 1. What does David's willingness to give from his personal treasures teach us about generosity? 2. How does David’s prayer reflect his understanding of God’s sovereignty? 3. In what ways does the anointing of Solomon represent a peaceful transition of power? 4. How can you apply the principle of joyful and willing giving to your own life? 5. Why do you think David emphasized Solomon's youth and inexperience in his speech to the assembly? 6. How does David’s prayer in verses 10-20 serve as a model for our prayers? 7. What does this chapter teach about community contributions towards a common goal? 8. How might the leaders' generosity have influenced the rest of the people to give willingly? 9. How can you personally ensure a successful transition of responsibility in your workplace or at home? 10. How does the chapter's description of David's reign shape your understanding of effective leadership? 11. What actions can you take to cultivate a spirit of generosity within your community? 12. How can you honor God with your resources, just as David and the people of Israel did? 13. What does David's humility in acknowledging that all riches come from God teach us? 14. How can you encourage others around you to contribute towards a collective cause? 15. Why is it significant that David prayed for Solomon’s heart to remain faithful to God? 16. How does the successful transition from David to Solomon inform your understanding of God's plans and timing? 17. How can we celebrate the successes of new leaders in our lives, as the Israelites celebrated Solomon's ascension? 18. How might David's public blessing of Solomon have set a foundation for Solomon's reign? 19. In the context of present-day living, how can you apply David’s understanding of wealth being from God? 20. How can you support young and inexperienced leaders in your environment, similar to how David supported Solomon? Links 1 Chronicles 29:19 NIV 1 Chronicles 29:19 NLT 1 Chronicles 29:19 ESV 1 Chronicles 29:19 NASB 1 Chronicles 29:19 KJV 1 Chronicles 29:19 Commentaries Bible Hub