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and he failed to inquire of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 10:14? 2. Why did Saul's failure to seek God lead to his downfall in 1 Chronicles 10:14? 3. How can we ensure we seek God's guidance in our daily decisions? 4. What other biblical examples show consequences of not seeking God's counsel? 5. How does 1 Chronicles 10:14 encourage us to prioritize prayer and obedience? 6. In what ways can we actively seek God's will in our lives today? 7. Why did God reject Saul according to 1 Chronicles 10:14? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 10:14 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God? 9. What role does divine judgment play in 1 Chronicles 10:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 10? 11. How does 1 Samuel 31’s account of Saul’s death align with 1 Chronicles 10:13–14, which portrays his demise as divine judgment? 12. How do skeptics reconcile 'the LORD put him to death' (1 Chronicles 10:14) with the naturalistic account of Saul's death in 1 Samuel? 13. Why does 1 Chronicles 10:13 emphasize Saul's death as punishment for consulting a medium, when 1 Samuel 31 attributes his defeat primarily to the Philistine assault? 14. How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David? Discussion Questions 1. What specific actions did Saul take that demonstrated his failure to inquire of the LORD, and how can we avoid similar mistakes in our own lives? 2. How does Saul's disobedience contrast with David's heart for God, and what can we learn from David's example about seeking God's will? 3. In what ways does the account of Saul and David illustrate God's sovereignty, and how can this understanding impact our trust in God's plan for our lives? 4. How can we apply the lesson of obedience from Saul's life to our daily decisions and spiritual walk? 5. Reflecting on the consequences Saul faced, what steps can we take to ensure we remain faithful and obedient to God's commands in our personal and communal lives? 1 Chronicles 10 Bible Study Questions 1. How does 1 Chronicles 10 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God's commands? 2. Reflect on the character of Saul. What were his significant errors and what can you learn from them? 3. How does the bravery of the men of Jabesh-gilead contrast with the actions of Saul? What lesson can be drawn from this comparison? 4. How would you handle a situation in which you were tempted to consult a "medium" or rely on an ungodly source for guidance? 5. How does the transition of power from Saul to David illustrate God's sovereignty? 6. Why do you think the Philistines treated Saul's body as they did? What does it tell you about their values? 7. How does the story of Saul's death affect your understanding of the consequences of unfaithfulness? 8. Saul's actions led to his downfall. How can we ensure that our actions align with God's will? 9. How does the story of the men of Jabesh-gilead inspire loyalty and respect? 10. How would you respond if you found yourself in a situation like the men of Jabesh-gilead, where right action required significant risk? 11. What are some examples of divine judgment that you can identify from this chapter? 12. How can the story of Saul's end be a reminder to follow God's commands in your life? 13. If you were in Saul's position, feeling surrounded and defeated, how would you have acted differently? 14. How does the fall of Saul inform your understanding of leadership and its responsibilities? 15. Discuss the role of fear in Saul's decisions. How does fear influence your decisions today? 16. How would you respond if you were faced with a life-threatening situation like Saul's last battle? 17. What does the transition from Saul to David tell us about God's plans and timing? 18. How does Saul's tragic end impact your perception of him as a king and as a person? 19. How can you apply the lessons of faithfulness and obedience from 1 Chronicles 10 in your life? 20. How does this chapter inform your understanding of the relationship between actions and consequences in a faith context? Links 1 Chronicles 10:14 NIV 1 Chronicles 10:14 NLT 1 Chronicles 10:14 ESV 1 Chronicles 10:14 NASB 1 Chronicles 10:14 KJV 1 Chronicles 10:14 Commentaries Bible Hub