Study Questions for Groups
By Michael C. Mack
1. How did you serve God last week?
2. What new challenge or opportunity did you experience last week?
Ask two people to read aloud 2 Chronicles 1:7-13; 9:1-8, 22-24 one after the other, preferably from different Bible versions. Then ask a third person to retell the story from these passages in a minute or less.
3. What do you find most intriguing about these passages?
4. Let’s dig deeper:
• What can you infer about Solomon’s character traits from these passages?
• How would you describe his lifestyle?
• What biblical themes do you see in these passages?
• What truths are revealed (whether they come from godly or pagan sources)?
• What example(s) to follow do you see in these passages?
5. What do you learn about God and his character from these passages?
6. What do you learn about people?
7. What do these passages teach you about the value of obedience?
8. What do you learn about how to serve God well, whatever your position?
9. Based on our study and discussion, complete this sentence: “This week, I will . . .”
10. What challenge do you anticipate facing this week?
For Next Week: Read and reflect on 2 Chronicles 15:1-8, 14-15; 34:14, 29-33; 35:1-2, 18-19 as we continue studying the history of Israel. You can also read next week’s supplemental texts as well as the Study and Application sections as part of your personal study.
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