◄ 2 Samuel 24:25 ►
And there he built an altar to the LORD and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. Then the LORD answered the prayers on behalf of the land, and the plague upon Israel was halted. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 24:25? 2. How does David's altar in 2 Samuel 24:25 demonstrate true repentance? 3. What does 2 Samuel 24:25 teach about God's response to sincere worship? 4. How can we apply David's example of sacrifice in our daily lives? 5. What connections exist between 2 Samuel 24:25 and Romans 12:1 on sacrifice? 6. How does 2 Samuel 24:25 illustrate God's mercy in response to prayer? 7. Why did David build an altar in 2 Samuel 24:25? 8. How does 2 Samuel 24:25 demonstrate God's mercy? 9. What is the significance of sacrifices in 2 Samuel 24:25? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 24? 11. Why does 2 Samuel 24:1 say God incited David to take the census, then punish him for it? 12. Why does God kill people for taking a census (2 Samuel 24:1-15)? 13. How is it fair for 70,000 people to die (1 Chronicles 21:14) because of David's census? 14. How does Elijah's challenge to the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:21-24 align or conflict with other biblical teachings on monotheism? Discussion Questions 1. What does David's response to his sin teach us about the nature of true repentance? 2. How does the concept of sacrifice in the Old Testament relate to the sacrifice of Jesus in the New Testament? 3. In what ways can we build "altars" in our own lives to seek God's presence and forgiveness? 4. How does God's response to David's offerings encourage us to trust in His mercy and grace? 5. What role does obedience play in our relationship with God, and how can we apply this in our daily lives? 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 24:25 NIV 2 Samuel 24:25 NLT 2 Samuel 24:25 ESV 2 Samuel 24:25 NASB 2 Samuel 24:25 KJV 2 Samuel 24:25 Commentaries Bible Hub