(1-9) I Chronicles begins with nine long chapters of genealogies.  What is the purpose of all these genealogies (see Ezra 2:59-63 and Matthew 1:1-17)?

What should we not do with the genealogies (I Timothy 1:3-4)?

(1-10) A repeated refrain in these first ten chapters is that the people broke faith with God.  How did the following people break faith with God and what happened?

• Achan (2:7) –
• Tribe of Manasseh (5:25) –
• Tribe of Judah (9:2) –
• Saul (10:13) –

How might we be tempted to break faith with God in these same ways today?

What are some other ways that we might be tempted to break faith with God?

(1-10) Despite the many who broke faith with God, many people in these genealogies showed incredible faith in God.  How did each of the following show their faith in God and how did God respond?

• Noah (1:4) –
• Abraham (1:28) –
• Joseph (2:2) –
• Moses (6:3) –
• Aaron (6:49) –
• Joshua (7:27) –
• Boaz (2:12) –
• David (2:15) –
• Jonathan (8:33) –

In what ways might we follow their example today?

In what situations might we struggle to trust God?  How can the example of those who have gone before us (and God’s response) encourage us in our faith?