2 Chronicles Chapter 1 Summary

Solomon's sacrifices at Gibeon. His vision and prayer and God's answer.

Discussion Questions for 2 Chronicles, Chapter 1

  1. 2 Chronicles 1:6 states, “And Solomon went up there to the bronze altar before the LORD, which was at the tent of meeting, and offered a thousand burnt offerings on it.” How does Solomon’s heart approach God? How does this verse speak to how Solomon viewed God, as well as God's holiness?
  2. How does Solomon speak to God in this chapter? What can you take away from this approach?
  3. What did Solomon desire? How does his desire reflect his priorities as a ruler?
  4. How does God respond to Solomon's answer? What does this teach you about the heart of God?
  5. Who all would be impacted by Solomon's request and God's response? How does this shape the way you make your requests known to God?
  6. How can we have a heart like Solomon? What things do we prioritize in life right now? How can we cultivate a heart of humility and wisdom?
  7. In what ways does this chapter show us the importance of intentionally seeking God? How does it connect to one's relationship with God?
  8. What would it be like for you to be in Solomon's place, both in blessing and in responsibility?
  9. What areas of your life are you seeking or needing wisdom in right now? How would receiving wisdom impact those things?
  10. 1 Chronicles 29 opened with Solomon described as “young and inexperienced” (vs. 1). Knowing this, how does 2 Chronicles 1 reveal how God works through the young and inexperienced? What can be gleaned from Solomon’s fruitful leadership?

Key Words/Phrase

Prayer, v. 7.

Characters

God, Solomon.

Strong Verse(s)

11, 12.