For Sunday, December 12, 2010

Lesson prep for Sunday, December 12, 2010.

1) 1 Kings 8:12-21
What background information do we learn from this passage about the events unfolding? What did Solomon highlight about God’s character in this blessing? Solomon viewed his personal identity and accomplished as connected to God’s work. How? Do you see this kind of connection in your life?

2) 1 Kings 8:22-30
What did Solomon say about to God about God in his prayer? What were the conditions of the promise God gave David about his descendants? What promise of God would you ask to be confirmed in your life? How would you describe Solomon’s attitude in verse 27? What did Solomon request of God in relation to the Temple? In verse 30, what did Solomon identify as the people’s greatest needs from God?

3) Skim 1 Kings 8:31-53.
What are the repeating words in this passage? What does Solomon repeatedly ask of God? Why was this request so important? What actions of the people did Solomon refer to? Who did Solomon pray for? How many sin scenarios did Solomon list?

4) 1 Kings 8:54-61
How was Solomon’s prayer posture described? In verse 56, what did he identify as God’s gift to His people? What effect does God’s faithfulness have on your prayer life? In verse 58, how did Solomon describe the initiation of relationship between God and people? What were Solomon’s goals for the people? How did Solomon view Israel’s role in God’s kingdom around the world? What does it mean to be wholly devoted to God?