◄ 2 Samuel 24:24 ►
"No," replied the king, "I insist on paying a price, for I will not offer to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing." So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 24:24? 2. Why did David insist on paying for the threshing floor in 2 Samuel 24:24? 3. How does David's action demonstrate the principle of costly worship? 4. What does 2 Samuel 24:24 teach about sacrifice and commitment to God? 5. How can we apply David's example of giving to our own lives today? 6. How does this verse connect to Jesus' teaching on giving in Luke 21:1-4? 7. Why did David insist on paying for the threshing floor in 2 Samuel 24:24? 8. How does 2 Samuel 24:24 illustrate the principle of sacrificial giving? 9. What is the significance of David's refusal to offer costless sacrifices in 2 Samuel 24:24? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 24? 11. Why was David punished for conducting a census? 12. What are the visions and prophecies of Gad? 13. What defines a free will offering? 14. Who was Araunah the Jebusite in the Bible? 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 can we apply the principle of offering God something that costs us in our daily lives? 3. In what ways does the account of David and Araunah's threshing floor connect with the concept of stewardship in the New Testament? 4. How does the location of the threshing floor as the future site of the Temple illustrate the long-term impact of our faithful actions? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's provision in your life. How did it influence your faith and actions? 2 Samuel 24 Bible Study Questions 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. Links 2 Samuel 24:24 NIV 2 Samuel 24:24 NLT 2 Samuel 24:24 ESV 2 Samuel 24:24 NASB 2 Samuel 24:24 KJV 2 Samuel 24:24 Commentaries Bible Hub