1 Chronicles 16: Group Study Handout

How to use: read 1 Chronicles 16 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

The ark of God is brought into the tent that David had pitched for it, and burnt offerings and peace offerings are offered before God (vv. 1-2). David blesses the people and distributes food to every Israelite (v.

Key verse

“Oh give thanks to Yahweh. Call on his name. Make what he has done known among the peoples.”
1 Chronicles 16:8 (WEB)

Outline

1 Chronicles 16:1–3 David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem
1 Chronicles 16:4–6 Appointment of Levites for Worship
1 Chronicles 16:7–10 Thanksgiving and Praise to God
1 Chronicles 16:11–22 Remembrances of God's Faithfulness
1 Chronicles 16:23–36 Worship and Proclamation of God's Glory
1 Chronicles 16:37–41 Ongoing Ministry Before the Ark
1 Chronicles 16:42–43 The People's Response and Return

Discussion questions

In v1, where is God's ark set after being brought in?
What offerings does David present in v2 before God?
The phrase 'Give thanks to Yahweh' in v8: why does David emphasize this in his worship?
In v19, why does David remind the people that they were 'very few' when God promised them the land?
When have you felt compelled to 'call on his name' (v8) in your own life?

Go deeper

Passages that echo 1 Chronicles 16: Psalm 96, Psalm 105, Psalm 100.

Before next time: read 1 Chronicles 17.