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And the LORD instructed Gad, David's seer, Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 21:9? 2. How does 1 Chronicles 21:9 demonstrate God's communication through prophets today? 3. What role does Gad play in delivering God's message to David? 4. How can we discern God's guidance in our lives like David did? 5. What does 1 Chronicles 21:9 teach about obedience to God's instructions? 6. How can we apply God's warnings in our daily decision-making processes? 7. Why did God send Gad to David in 1 Chronicles 21:9? 8. What is the significance of Gad's role as a prophet in 1 Chronicles 21:9? 9. How does 1 Chronicles 21:9 reflect God's communication with His people? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 21? 11. What are the visions and prophecies of Gad? 12. What are the visions and prophecies of Gad? 13. What does "seer" mean in the Bible? 14. Who incited David to take a census? (2 Samuel 24:1 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:1) Discussion Questions 1. How does the role of Gad as a seer inform our understanding of how God communicates with His people today? 2. In what ways does David's response to God's message through Gad demonstrate the principles of repentance and humility? 3. How can we apply the lesson of God's sovereignty and mercy in our own lives when facing the consequences of our actions? 4. What are some modern-day equivalents of seeking godly counsel, and how can we ensure we are listening to the right voices? 5. How does understanding the consequences of David's sin help us in making decisions that align with God's will? 1 Chronicles 21 Bible Study Questions 1. Why do you think the act of taking a census was considered sinful in God's eyes? How does this relate to reliance on God? 2. How did Joab react to David's command to count the people? What does his reaction teach us about obeying authority versus obeying God's laws? 3. Why do you think David chose the plague as his punishment? How does this decision reflect on his faith in God's mercy? 4. What was the consequence of David's sin on the people of Israel? How does this impact your understanding of the effects of our actions on others? 5. How did David respond when confronted with the consequences of his actions? How can this guide us when we realize we've sinned? 6. How does the divine punishment narrative influence your understanding of God's justice? 7. How does God's mercy, as illustrated in this chapter, resonate with your understanding of God's character? 8. Why was it important for David to pay for the threshing floor and the offerings? What does this teach us about sacrifices and offerings? 9. How does the story of David's repentance inspire your personal spiritual journey? 10. David had three choices for his punishment. How would you have chosen? Why? 11. If you were in Joab's position, how would you have handled David's command? 12. In present-day living, how can we discern when a command or order contradicts God's principles? 13. How can we apply the principle of God's mercy towards David to our own lives when we make mistakes? 14. How can this chapter inform our understanding of the relationship between sin, repentance, and forgiveness? 15. How can we ensure that our offerings to God are meaningful and not just ceremonial? 16. In what ways do we see the theme of divine justice played out in our world today? 17. How can we trust in God's providence when faced with challenging decisions, as David did? 18. How does this chapter help you understand the importance of obeying God’s command? 19. In what ways might you be relying on worldly measures of success rather than trusting God's provision and purpose? 20. How does 1 Chronicles 21 inspire you to seek God's mercy in your life? How can you incorporate this lesson into your daily actions? Links 1 Chronicles 21:9 NIV 1 Chronicles 21:9 NLT 1 Chronicles 21:9 ESV 1 Chronicles 21:9 NASB 1 Chronicles 21:9 KJV 1 Chronicles 21:9 Commentaries Bible Hub