On 1 Kings 5-8
Big Idea: Solomon building the temple and God’s presence there looks forward to us being built together around Jesus as the real temple of God, even being able to come into God’s presence, so as the people of God we should be excited to gather around Jesus.
Outline:
• Solomon makes enormous effort to build the temple down to the minutest detail, but is not so careful to be faithful to God in how he does this and in his priorities.
• God displays his presence and glory at the opening of the temple looking forward to Jesus coming so we can be built together as the people of God to house His Spirit.
• Solomon knows that he and his people need God to show mercy and forgive when they turn back to Him as they will sin, mercy which we receive through Jesus.
Readings:
• Ephesians 2:11-22
• 1 Kings 8:10-34