1 – In verses 1-2, why would David want to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem? Why not leave it where it was?
Why is it at Baale-Judah, (Kireath-Jearim)? Under what conditions did it get there?
2 – In verses 3-4, why did they carry the ark of God on a cart? Where did they learn that? How was it supposed to be transported?
3 – In verse 5, why was David and the crowd so enthusiastic? What elements of worship are mentioned? Is this how genuine worship done? Why or why not?
4 – In verses 6-8, why did God kill Uzzah? Is God capricious? Was Uzzah disrespectful? Is Uzzah's hand less clean than the ground or dirt? How so?
5 – In verses 12-15, How does David correct his previous mistakes? How does he display extraordinary respect and awe?
Why does Israel's king discard his robes and dance in a linen ephod? Who is he trying to impress?
6 – How should our worship be more respectful and yet more joyful and celebratory? Why isn't it?