Lord's Day - International KJV Sunday school Lesson, Outline for Students & Teachers

January 12

Lesson 7 (KJV)

Solomon Speaks to the People

Devotional Reading: Psalm 132:1–5, 11–18

Background Scripture: 1 Kings 8:14–21; 2 Chronicles 6

1 Kings 8:14–21

14 And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;)

15 And he said, Blessed, be the Lord God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying,

16 Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build [a] house, that my name might be therein; but I chose David to be over my people Israel.

17 And it was in the heart of David my father to build [a] house for the name of the Lord God of Israel.

18 And the Lord said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build [a] house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart.

19 Nevertheless, thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house unto my name.

20 And the Lord hath performed his word that he spake, and I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the Lord promised, and have built [a] house for the name of the Lord God of Israel.

21 And I have set there a place for the ark, wherein is the covenant of the Lord, which he made with our fathers when he brought them out of the land of Egypt.

Key Verse

He said, Blessed, be the Lord God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it.—1 Kings 8:15

Honoring God

Unit 2: Dedicating the Temple of God

Lessons 6–9

Lesson Aims

After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. Recall promises within the Lord’s covenant to David.

2. Explain the purpose of remembering God’s mighty works.

3. Create a plan to exhibit more faithfulness in one area of life in light of God’s prior faithfulness to him or her.

Lesson Outline

Introduction

A. Because He Said He Would

B. Lesson Context

I. Blessings (1 Kings 8:14, 15)

A. For the People (v. 14)

B. For the Lord (v. 15)

Unfulfilled Desires

II. Promises (1 Kings 8:16–21)

A. For David (vv. 16–18)

B. By the Lord (v. 19)

C. In Solomon (vv. 20, 21)

Keeping a Promise

Conclusion

A. God Is Faithful

B. Prayer

C. Thought to Remember

HOW TO SAY IT

Ammonites	Am-un-ites.
Edomites	Ee-dum-ites.
Hiram	High-rum.
Moabites	Mo-ub-ites.
Philistines	Fuh-liss-teenz or Fill-us-teenz.
Syrians	Sear-ee-unz.
Tyre	Tire.

What Do You Think? What will be your personal part in helping your congregation bless the people in its neighborhood? Digging Deeper What does Matthew 5:43–48 suggest regarding the form and content for your plan?

What Do You Think? What are some good memory aids to use to promote regular recall of how God has fulfilled and is fulfilling His promises to us? Digging Deeper Why would an expensive memory aid, such as stained-glass representations, be effective in one context but counterproductive in another?

What Do You Think? Even though the church building is not equivalent to the temple of the old covenant, in what ways should it and/or its furnishings be treated as holy if any? Digging Deeper What role, if any, should local sensitivities be allowed to have in answering that question?

What Do You Think? How can we discern whether God is calling us to do something or is calling us to support someone else doing it? Digging Deeper How do passages such as Acts 15:37, 38; 17:7; Romans 16:21; 2 Timothy 4:16; and Philemon 1, 24 speak to your heart about the vital need to be a support person at times?

What Do You Think? What guardrails can we put in place to ensure that God receives appropriate credit for accomplishments? Digging Deeper Does this mean that we should never have recognition programs to acknowledge the work of fellow Christians? Why, or why not?

 Prayer

Our Father, we thank You that You are the God of promises made and kept. We thank You for Your presence with us through Your Spirit. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Thought to Remember

If God has promised it, He will do it!

 Hahlen, Mark Allen et al. “Solomon Speaks to the People.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2019–2020. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson et al. Vol. 67. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2019–2020. 175. Print.