Praise & worship
What are we commanded to do to the Lord in verse 23?
Sing to the Lord and show forth his salvation daily.We show his salvation daily by Recognizing God's mercy and forgiveness is an act of salvation, resisting temptation, trusting Jesus, living life that reflects God's will, accepting God's guidance, acknowledging God's presence, etc
According to 1 Chronicles 16:26, what did the Lord create that proves His greatness?
The heavens
1 Chronicles 16:31, what two parts of creation are commanded to rejoice?
The heavens and the earth
According to 1 Chronicles 16:31, what message should men proclaim among the nations?
The Lord reigneth
What two parts of creation are told to rejoice and be glad?
The heavens rejoice and the earth is glad
According to 1 Chronicles 16:24, what are we told to declare among the nations?
God’s glory and His marvelous works
According to 1 Chronicles 16:27, what qualities are said to be in God’s presence?
Glory and Honor
According to 1 Chronicles 16:32, what part of nature is told to roar?
The sea and all that fills it
According to verse 30, what does God establish so it cannot be moved?
The world
Who/where is the message of God’s reign to be shared with?
The nations
Why is the Lord worthy of praise according to verse 25?
He is great and greatly to be praised, feared above all gods
According to 1 Chronicles 16:27, what fills the place where God dwells?
Strength and gladness
1 Chronicles 16:32, what is said called to rejoice?
The fields and everything in them
According to verse 33, what does creation do when the Lord comes to judge the earth?
The trees of the forest sing for joy before the Lord
What exact phrase declares God’s authority?
The Lord reigneth
According to 1 Chronicles 16:26, what are the gods of the nations, in contrast to the Lord?
They gods of the nations are idols made by people, while the Lord is the true God who created the heavens.
1 Chronicles 16:28; what are families of nations told to give to the Lord?
Glory and strength
According to 1 Chronicles 16:33, what part of creation sings for joy before the Lord?
The trees of the forest
According to verse 30, how should the whole earth respond to God’s unshakable rule?
Fear before Him (awe, respect, and reverence for God.)
Who is traditionally believed to have written the book of Chronicles?
Ezra who is a priest and scribe in the Old Testament, or a group of Levite scribes.
The author is anonymous.
According to 1 Chronicles 16:23, why does true worship go beyond singing songs and involve how we live daily?
Because proclaiming God’s salvation “day after day” means worship is ongoing and reflected in our actions, obedience, and trust in Him.
1 Chronicles 16:26-27, how does recognizing God as Creator change the way we treat the world around us?
It teaches us to take care of creation because it belongs to God and gives Him praise.
Based on 1 Chronicles 16:31-33, why does God’s creation praise Him even when people do not?
Creation praises God automatically because it was made by Him and shows His power and glory, so it naturally fulfills its purpose. People do not praise God automatically because we have free will. We can choose to obey, worship, or ignore Him, unlike creation, which naturally reflects His power.
Based on verse 31, what does it mean for our lives if “The Lord reigns”?
It means God is in control, we can trust Him fully, and we should live in obedience and confidence rather than fear.
Where is the book of 1 Chronicles found in the Bible, and why is it important?
It is in the Old Testament, after 2 Samuel and before 2 Chronicles and The Book of Ezra.
How God and creation are praised.
It teaches about God's control over nations, it highlights the importance of faith, it tells of God's faithfulness and enduring promises.