Day 119: Triumph, SIN, and Repentance in 1 Chronicles 19-21 | Bible In A Year (CSB)

For Day 119 of our "Bible in a Year" journey, we cover 1 Chronicles 19-21. David’s victories over Ammon and the Philistines showcase God’s favor, but his census, prompted by pride, incurs divine judgment. His repentance and altar-building highlight God’s mercy, reinforcing the centrality of worship for the exilic community.

Questions:
1. David’s military successes in chapters 19-20 reflect God’s enabling power—how does this deepen our theological grasp of divine sovereignty in human endeavors, and how might it point to Christ’s ultimate victory over spiritual enemies?

2. David’s census in chapter 21, driven by pride, provokes God’s wrath—how does this sin challenge us to wrestle with the theological reality that even God’s anointed are prone to self-reliance, requiring constant dependence on His grace?

3. David’s repentance and altar in chapter 21 pave the way for the temple—how might this act of atonement invite us to reflect on the theological connection between confession, sacrifice, and the establishment of God’s dwelling, fulfilled in Christ’s redemptive work?

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