This page gives you ready-made study questions for 1 Chronicles 29, the closing chapter of David’s final charge to Israel before his death. The questions are arranged for a small group, a Sunday class or personal study, and each one comes with a leader’s note so you can move straight into discussion without preparing a separate summary.
1 Chronicles 29 at a Glance
David gathers the assembly and hands the building of the temple to his son Solomon, who is young and inexperienced. David has already gathered vast materials, and he gives his own personal treasure on top of that, which prompts the leaders and people to give willingly as well. The chapter then moves into David’s great prayer of blessing, followed by a national celebration, the second anointing of Solomon as king, and a brief summary of David’s reign.
Observation Questions
Use these questions first to make sure everyone has seen what the text actually says. Let people answer from the passage before anyone offers an interpretation, and gently correct any details that have drifted from the wording.
1 Chronicles 29:9
Then the people rejoiced, because they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD; and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
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This verse describes the people rejoicing because they gave with a perfect heart. Reading it aloud helps the group hear the link between wholehearted giving and genuine joy.
1 Chronicles 29:11-12
11 Yours, the LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty! For all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, the LORD, and you are exalted as head above all. 12 Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all! In your hand is power and might! It is in your hand to make great, and to give strength to all!
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David’s great declaration of God’s greatness, power and rule sets the tone for the whole chapter. Reading it together lets the group sit with God’s sovereignty before discussing their own response.
1 Chronicles 29:14
But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly as this? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you.
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David’s question, asking who he is that he should be able to give, is a humbling line. Reading it aloud invites the group to reflect on the source of everything they bring to God.
1 Chronicles 29:17
I know also, my God, that you try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things. Now I have seen with joy your people, who are present here, offer willingly to you.
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This verse says God tries the heart and takes pleasure in uprightness. Reading it helps the group see that God’s interest goes deeper than outward actions alone.
1 Chronicles 29:18-19
18 The LORD, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this desire forever in the thoughts of the heart of your people, and prepare their heart for you; 19 and give to Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep your commandments, your testimonies, and your statutes, and to do all these things, and to build the palace, for which I have made provision.”
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David’s prayer for his people and for Solomon ends the petition section of the chapter. Reading it aloud gives the group a model for praying for others’ hearts as well as their circumstances.
Memory Verse for 1 Chronicles 29
1 Chronicles 29:11
Yours, the LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty! For all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, the LORD, and you are exalted as head above all.
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This verse captures the heart of David’s prayer, reminding us that God’s greatness and kingdom are his own. Memorizing it helps keep the perspective of generous trust in mind during ordinary days.
A Closing Prayer for the Group
Father, we come to you as David’s people did, aware that everything we have comes from your hand. Thank you for your greatness, your power and your rule over all things. Where we have given reluctantly, forgive us, and give us hearts that are willing and full of joy. Shape our desires so that we seek your honor in our homes, our work and our worship. Help us to pray for the next generation with the same hope David had for Solomon. Keep our hearts upright before you, and let our lives reflect that all we have belongs to you. Amen.
