week of 8/14

Unit 12  Session 2

SOLOMON, THE WORSHIPING KING

1 KINGS 6-9

God is faithful to provide forgiveness for people so that He might dwell with them.

Solomon had secured the throne. He was God's chosen king of Israel. But he came to the office with a heavy expectation and task upon him - building God a temple. And so, the "Builder King" went to work assembling material and organizing labor to build a new place for God, as well as a palace for himself, that would showcase his extraordinary wisdom and wealth to all the world. But as Israel had learned before, handling the things of God isn't always a safe endeavor. With the completion of the temple, some may have been wondering if God would approve of this house built for Him.

Points to consider:

✞   The temple hosts God's presence with His people.

     * When have you felt God's presence in your life?

     * What similarities and differences do you see 

        between Solomon's temple and the church as 

        the temple of the Holy Spirit?

✞   The temple declares God's faithfulness to His people.

     * Why was retelling the story of God's covenant 

        with David important?

✞   The temple depicts God's forgiveness for His people.       

     *How should Solomon's prayer help instruct 

       our prayers?