Ppl lesson 26 Solomon build God’s Temple

Ppl 1 - Lesson 26 1 kings 5-6 Solomon Builds God’s Temple Song - God is beautiful beyond description God Create mankind in his image. So that man can admire his creation. Communicate reflect show - reflecting his image. Enjoy his presence permanently lives in all that he redeemed. Solomon knew God promise they his father, David. Purposeful: Sacrifices Symbol God presence w his ppl Magnify (enlarge, make it clear obvious, to gloriFy) God. FEAR GOD To hv a high view of God Prov 2:5 to fear God is to find the knowledge of God (Know, Submit, follow) 1 Chapter 5 Solomon’s preparation for building the temple Diplomatic ties - King of tyre, Hiram. Right timing and opportunity- resources and skill workers (Sign treaty) Solomon has the knowledge of God,His motivation. Appointment for huge project: For the name of the Lord. Temple is to be great, large and magnificent. Using quality material All Israelite not be seen as slaves (All engaged in d project, involving them, skill learned) ni cement, no knocking, no nails. Principle 1 God’s greatness is the right motivation for our vocation. Why are u motivated? “God Greatness” Our capacity to magnify God greatness. To reflect the work of God, the leadership. Excellent! Prove his greatness, magnify God Reflect Christlikeness Core value: excellency, humility How u reflect in our speech? Prov 28:29 ... patience Quick Temper display folly God affirm to Solomon that he will live among his ppl and not abandon them. 7 years to build. Principle 2 God’s strength and beauty are meant to be reflected in our lives and work. Flower magnify God beauty. We, God creation, how much do we magnify. Ants wise, keep food for winter! 11 chapter 6 Solomon constructed the temple for God’s presence Our work reflect God greatness and strength? Every thing we do, do we display? Inner beauty is display in the temple = our spiritual inner beauty. Beauty is ***for the name of the Lord*** In Jesus name, every knee shall now and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord! Gist: all that we do must magnify God! Ppl