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This command was also evil in the sight of God; so He struck Israel. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 21:7? 2. Why did God view David's census as "evil in the sight of God"? 3. How can we discern actions that might displease God in our lives? 4. What does 1 Chronicles 21:7 teach about God's response to sin? 5. How does this passage connect to the concept of repentance in Scripture? 6. How can we apply the lesson of David's mistake to our decision-making? 7. Why did God consider David's census in 1 Chronicles 21:7 a sin? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 21:7 reflect on God's justice and mercy? 9. What theological lessons can be drawn from God's anger in 1 Chronicles 21:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 21? 11. How do we reconcile the portrayal of God’s anger with His mercy in 1 Chronicles 21? 12. How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)? 13. Why does 1 Chronicles 27:23–24 mention divine wrath for numbering, yet still record a partial count of fighting men? 14. How many fighting men were in Israel? (2 Samuel 24:9 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:5) Discussion Questions 1. What can we learn from David's decision to conduct the census, and how does it apply to our decision-making processes today? 2. How does the communal impact of David's sin challenge our understanding of personal versus collective responsibility in the body of Christ? 3. In what ways does the account of David's census encourage us to seek God's guidance before making significant decisions? 4. How can we apply the principles of repentance and restoration in our own lives when we recognize our sins? 5. What does this passage teach us about the nature of God's justice and mercy, and how can we reflect these attributes in our interactions with others? 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 21:7 NIV 1 Chronicles 21:7 NLT 1 Chronicles 21:7 ESV 1 Chronicles 21:7 NASB 1 Chronicles 21:7 KJV 1 Chronicles 21:7 Commentaries Bible Hub