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You also have many workers: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and men skilled in every kind of work-- Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 22:15? 2. How does 1 Chronicles 22:15 emphasize the importance of skilled labor in God's work? 3. What roles do "stonecutters, masons, carpenters" play in building God's temple? 4. How can we apply the principle of teamwork from 1 Chronicles 22:15 today? 5. Connect 1 Chronicles 22:15 with Ephesians 4:12 on equipping believers for service. 6. How does this verse encourage using our talents for God's kingdom purposes? 7. What does 1 Chronicles 22:15 reveal about the organization of labor in Solomon's temple construction? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 22:15 reflect the importance of skilled labor in biblical times? 9. Why is the mention of "stonecutters, masons, and carpenters" significant in 1 Chronicles 22:15? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 22? 11. Who were Josiah's sons? 12. Is there any archaeological evidence that supports the massive labor force and vast resources described in 1 Chronicles 22:2 and verses 15-16? 13. How can 2 Chronicles 16:1 claim Baasha attacked Judah in Asa's thirty-sixth year if 1 Kings 15:33 indicates Baasha died years earlier? 14. Comparing 2 Chronicles 18 with 1 Kings 22, how can both accounts be inerrant if they present varying details about the same event? Discussion Questions 1. How does David's preparation for the temple construction reflect the importance of planning and resource management in our own lives? 2. In what ways can we use our skills and talents to contribute to the work of the church today? 3. How does the collaboration of different skilled workers in building the temple parallel the functioning of the body of Christ as described in the New Testament? 4. What steps can we take to ensure that we are leaving a positive spiritual legacy for future generations? 5. How can we learn to trust in God's timing and sovereignty when our plans do not align with His? 1 Chronicles 22 Bible Study Questions 1. Why was it significant for David to prepare materials for the construction of the Temple? 2. How can we apply David's foresight and preparations to our own lives, especially in preparing the next generation? 3. Why wasn't David allowed to build the temple? How did David handle this divine command? 4. How does the choice of Solomon as the temple builder resonate with God's choice of the young and inexperienced? 5. In what ways did David show his faithfulness to God even though he was not chosen to build the temple? 6. What does David's charge to Solomon teach us about imparting wisdom and responsibility to the younger generation? 7. What is the significance of David's prayer for Solomon? How can we incorporate this example into our own prayers for those taking on big responsibilities? 8. What are some ways we can apply David's command to the leaders of Israel to assist Solomon in our own community or church leadership? 9. How does the preparation for the Temple's construction demonstrate the value of collaboration in achieving God's purpose? 10. What does this chapter reveal about God's plan, timing, and choice of people to carry out His will? 11. How does David's willingness to assist his successor reflect on his character as a leader? 12. In what ways can you prepare and equip those who will succeed you in your current roles (e.g., work, ministry, family)? 13. How can you apply David's command for Solomon to be strong and courageous in your life today? 14. How does the immense preparation of materials reflect the value and reverence David placed on the house of God? 15. What can we learn from David's acceptance of God's will not to build the temple but to prepare for it? 16. What does David's respect for God's decision about the temple's construction teach us about obedience and humility? 17. How can we seek and accept God's guidance when our plans and desires don't align with His? 18. How can we encourage and support those who are young and inexperienced in their spiritual journey, like David did for Solomon? 19. How might you support the next generation in their walk with God, as David did for Solomon? 20. Reflecting on this chapter, what are some ways we can better prepare ourselves to carry out God's will in our lives? Links 1 Chronicles 22:15 NIV 1 Chronicles 22:15 NLT 1 Chronicles 22:15 ESV 1 Chronicles 22:15 NASB 1 Chronicles 22:15 KJV 1 Chronicles 22:15 Commentaries Bible Hub