◄ 1 Chronicles 16:22 ►
Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!' Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 16:22? 2. How does 1 Chronicles 16:22 emphasize God's protection over His anointed ones today? 3. What does "Do not touch My anointed ones" teach about respecting God's servants? 4. How can we apply the principle of respecting God's anointed in our community? 5. What other scriptures reinforce the command to honor God's chosen leaders? 6. How does understanding 1 Chronicles 16:22 affect our interactions with church leadership? 7. What does "Do not touch My anointed ones" mean in 1 Chronicles 16:22? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 16:22 relate to the concept of divine protection? 9. Why are prophets specifically mentioned in 1 Chronicles 16:22? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 16? 11. What does "Touch Not My Anointed" mean? 12. What does 'Touch Not My Anointed' mean? 13. Does Nathan and Bathsheba's intervention (1 Kings 1:11-27) contradict earlier portrayals of divine appointment of kings in Israel? 14. Why does Solomon's succession in 1 Kings 1:28-40 ignore the usual primogeniture, given the elder sons who remained alive? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding the historical context of 1 Chronicles 16:22 enhance our appreciation of God's protection over His anointed? 2. In what ways can we show respect and support for our spiritual leaders today, in light of this verse? 3. How does the concept of being "anointed" apply to all believers in the New Testament context? 4. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure we are not causing harm to God's anointed or His prophets? 5. How can we discern and respond to the messages of modern-day prophets or spiritual leaders in a biblical manner? 1 Chronicles 16 Bible Study Questions 1. What does David’s celebration reveal about the importance of the Ark of the Covenant to the Israelites? 2. What parallels can you draw between the celebratory sacrifices in the Old Testament and the sacrifice of Jesus in the New Testament? 3. How does David’s song of thanksgiving emphasize the sovereignty and majesty of God? How can this perspective shape our approach to worship today? 4. In what ways does David express his gratitude to God in his song of Thanksgiving? How can you cultivate such a heart of gratitude in your life? 5. How does David encourage the Israelites to spread the knowledge of God among the nations? How does this apply to the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? 6. What does David's allocation of duties for the Levites say about the importance of organized worship? 7. How does the appointment of Levites to minister before the Ark and at the Tabernacle highlight the concept of service in worship? How can we incorporate this into our own worship practices? 8. How can the joy and reverence displayed by the Israelites during the arrival of the Ark inspire our worship and relationship with God today? 9. How does David's song of thanksgiving portray God's faithfulness to His covenant? How does this assure you in your faith journey? 10. David instructed the Israelites to remember God’s covenant “forever, the word that He commanded, for a thousand generations...” (verse 15). How does this apply to believers today? 11. How can we make God's deeds known among the nations in our present-day context? 12. How can David's song of Thanksgiving be a model for our prayers and praises today? 13. How does David’s decision to delegate duties for regular worship apply to the organization of modern churches? 14. How did the presence of the Ark of the Covenant signify God's presence among His people? How does God make His presence known among His people today? 15. How can the principles of worship established by David be applied to our worship today? 16. The Israelites were blessed and went to their homes joyful (verse 43). How can we carry the joy of worship into our daily living? 17. In your own life, how can you "proclaim His salvation day after day" as encouraged by David in his song? 18. What are some "marvelous deeds" that God has done in your life, and how have you or can you make them known? 19. How can you use your personal gifts to serve in worship as the Levites did in the chapter? 20. In the current world of distractions, how can you practice a constant state of worship and thanksgiving as depicted in 1 Chronicles 16? Links 1 Chronicles 16:22 NIV 1 Chronicles 16:22 NLT 1 Chronicles 16:22 ESV 1 Chronicles 16:22 NASB 1 Chronicles 16:22 KJV 1 Chronicles 16:22 Commentaries Bible Hub