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And David said, "My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent--famous and glorious throughout all lands. Therefore I must make preparations for it." So David made lavish preparations before his death. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 22:5? 2. Why did David prioritize preparing materials for the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:5? 3. How does David's preparation reflect his faith and obedience to God? 4. What does Solomon's youthfulness suggest about God's choice in 1 Chronicles 22:5? 5. How can we prepare for future generations to serve God effectively? 6. What other biblical examples show preparation for God's work like David's? 7. Why did David prepare materials for the temple instead of building it himself in 1 Chronicles 22:5? 8. How does Solomon's youth and inexperience impact the interpretation of 1 Chronicles 22:5? 9. What does 1 Chronicles 22:5 reveal about God's plan for leadership succession? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 22? 11. Why does God prohibit David from building the temple in 2 Samuel 7 yet allow Solomon to do so, raising questions of consistency in divine commands? 12. How can the list of priestly divisions in 1 Chronicles 24 be reconciled with conflicting genealogies in other Old Testament passages? 13. What are the key events and lessons from Solomon's life? 14. Psalm 138:2 references a holy temple. Do historical or archaeological records support a fully established temple in David’s time, or is this an anachronism? Discussion Questions 1. How does David's preparation for the temple reflect his heart for God, and how can we apply this attitude in our own lives? 2. In what ways can we prepare the next generation to carry on the work of God, as David did for Solomon? 3. What are some areas in our lives where we need to recognize our limitations and seek God's guidance? 4. How can we ensure that our efforts and achievements reflect the glory of God, similar to the intended magnificence of the temple? 5. How does understanding God's promises to David and Solomon encourage us in trusting God's plans for our own lives? 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 22:5 NIV 1 Chronicles 22:5 NLT 1 Chronicles 22:5 ESV 1 Chronicles 22:5 NASB 1 Chronicles 22:5 KJV 1 Chronicles 22:5 Commentaries Bible Hub