December 1
Lesson 1 (KJV)
David’s Worship
Devotional Reading: 1 Chronicles 16:7–13, 28–33
Background Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12–16; 1 Chronicles 15
1 Chronicles 15:1–3, 14–16, 25–29a
1 And David made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent.
2 Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for them hath the Lord chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister unto him for ever.
3 And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the Lord unto his place, which he had prepared for it.
14 So the priests and the Levites sanctified themselves to bring up the ark of the Lord God of Israel.
15 And the children of the Levites bare the ark of God upon their shoulders with the staves thereon, as Moses commanded according to the word of the Lord.
16 And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy.
25 So David, and the elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands, went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the house of Obededom with joy.
26 And it came to pass, when God helped the Levites that bare the ark of the covenant of the Lord, that they offered seven bullocks and seven rams.
27 And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: David also had upon him an ephod of linen.
28 Thus all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the Lord with shouting, and with sound of the cornet, and with trumpets, and with cymbals, making a noise with psalteries and harps.
29a And it came to pass, as the ark of the covenant of the Lord came to the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looking out at a window saw king David dancing.
Key Verse
All Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the Lord with shouting, and with sound of the cornet, and with trumpets, and with cymbals, making a noise with psalteries and harps.—1 Chronicles 15:28
Honoring God
Unit 1: David Honors God
Lessons 1–5
Lesson Aims
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Describe the steps taken by David to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem.
2. Tell how taking the time to prepare for this time of worship enhanced Israel’s experience of the occasion.
3. List one specific way that he or she can better prepare for worship and make a plan to do so.
Lesson Outline
Introduction
A. “In Tents” Worship
B. Lesson Context
I. Preparations (1 Chronicles 15:1–3, 14–16)
A. Creating a Place (v. 1)
B. Carrying the Ark (vv. 2, 3, 14, 15)
Warning!
C. Conducting Worship (v. 16)
II. Ceremony (1 Chronicles 15:25–29a)
A. A Time of Joy (v. 25)
B. A Time to Sacrifice (v. 26)
C. A Time to Worship (vv. 27–29a)
Riding High
Conclusion
A. Intent on Worship
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
Abinadab
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Uh-bin-uh-dab.
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Abiathar
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Ah-bye-uh-thar.
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Asaph
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Ay-saff.
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Chenaniah
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Ken-uh-nee-nah.
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Heman
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Hay-man.
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Kirjathjearim
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Kir-jath-jee-uh-rim or jee-a-rim.
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Levites
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Lee-vites.
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Obed-edom
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O-bed-ee-dum.
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Philistines
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Fuh-liss-teenz or Fill-us-teenz.
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Septuagint
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Sep-too-ih-jent.
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Uzza (h)
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Uz-zuh.
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Zadok
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Zay-dok.
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What Do You Think?
How will we know when our acts of worship are pleasing to God?
Digging Deeper
How will our preparation for worship compare and contrast with that of the Levites?
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What Do You Think?
How can churches improve the way people are appointed to various ministry roles?
Digging Deeper
What passages in addition to Acts 6:1–6; 14:23; 2 Corinthians 8:19; and Titus 1:5 inform your conclusion? Why?
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What Do You Think?
What can you do to help ensure that your church’s worship services communicate a spirit of joy?
Digging Deeper
Under what circumstances, if any, should a worship service not communicate a spirit of joy? Why?
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What Do You Think?
What one or two procedures can your church implement to convey that the offering time is itself a significant act of corporate worship?
Digging Deeper
What’s the single most important thing your church can do to honor both monetary and nonmonetary sacrifices appropriately?
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Thought to Remember
Our weekly worship should not be entered into weakly.
Involvement Learning
Enhance your lesson with KJV Bible Student (from your curriculum supplier) and the reproducible activity page (at www.standardlesson.com or in the back of the KJV Standard Lesson Commentary Deluxe Edition).
Into Life
Write the following on the board as a possible outline of a personal worship plan:
I. Before worship
A. Plan for a “moving” experience.
B. Have a clear “in-tent.”
II. During worship
A. Lift Him high!
B. Celebrate and sacrifice.
Redford, Douglas, Jim Eichenberger, and Tom Thatcher. “David’s Worship.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2019–2020. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson et al. Vol. 67. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2019–2020. 128. Print.
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