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David’s House

Explore the story of David's desire to build a temple and the lessons it teaches about faith and trusting in God's plans. Discover how unexpected roadblocks can lead to better ideas and a deeper understanding of God's purpose.

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David’s House

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  1. David’s House Lesson 3

  2. Visual

  3. Introduction • Doors, Windows, and Houses • Lesson Context

  4. A Beautiful Building • In 1632, Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the building of the Taj Mahal. • This marble mausoleum on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, was constructed to house the remains of Jahan’s favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. • Construction of the complete 42-acre complex took 20 years to finish and employed 20,000 builders and craftsmen.

  5. A Beautiful Building • The Taj Mahal attracts millions of visitors yearly and has been designated as one of the seven wonders of the modern world. • This beautiful structure is considered the best example of Muslim art in India.

  6. A Beautiful Building • One thing all famous buildings have in common is planning. The need for that never changes. • Another thing they all have in common is unexpected roadblocks. • Today’s text has something to teach us about how those may interrelate in service to God.

  7. Building a House1 Chronicles 17:1, 3, 4, 11-14 • A Realization (v. 1) • A Word (vv. 3, 4) • The Plan (vv. 11-14)

  8. “Don’t Build the Temple” • Read 1 Chronicles 17:1, 3, 4, 11-14. • What was David’s reason for wanting to build a permanent place for the ark of the covenant? • He didn’t think it was fair that he was living in a palace while the ark was kept under a tent. • What was God’s response to David’s idea? • He said that David would not build it.

  9. “Don’t Build the Temple” • Read 1 Chronicles 17:1, 3, 4, 11-14. • Who would construct the building instead? • One of David’s sons. • What did God promise to do for David and his son? • He would settle him in God’s house and God’s kingdom forever.

  10. What Do You Think? • What habits can you cultivate to help you remain faithful when your prayers result in answers that are not what you hope for? • Digging Deeper – In what ways can or should2 Corinthians 12:8, 9 help frame your response?

  11. What Do You Think? • What are some ways to encourage a believer who feels that God is taking a long time to acknowledge his or her prayers? • Digging Deeper – Under what circumstances would pointing out passages such as Job 35:12, 13; Lamentations 3:8, 44; Ezekiel 8:18; Romans 8:28; and/or James 4:3 be appropriate and inappropriate? Why?

  12. Providing a Site1 Chronicles 21:18, 21-17 • A Command (v. 18) • A Negotiation (vv. 21-25) • An Altar (vv. 26, 27)

  13. “Do Build an Altar” • Following several military victories, David commanded Joab (his chief military commander) to conduct a census in Israel. • Taking the census either reflected pride on the king’s part or revealed a lack of faith in the Lord’s protection. • The Lord was displeased with David’s action and sent Gad to give David a choice of three punishments.

  14. “Do Build an Altar” • David chose a plague from the Lord that would last for a period of three days. • As a result, 70,000 men perished in Israel. • Then Gad told David he was to build an altar on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite, which would stop the plague.

  15. “Do Build an Altar” • Read 1 Chronicles 21:18, 21-27. • As king, David could have demanded the property from Ornan. What did he do instead? • He asked Ornan to sell it to him and offered to pay full price for it. • What did Ornan offer instead? • He would give David everything he needed: the land, oxen for offerings, wood, and wheat.

  16. “Do Build an Altar” • What was David’s reason for refusing Ornan’s offer? • He would not give an offering to the Lord that didn’t cost him anything. He probably also felt guilty for those who died in the plague because of the census. • What was the result of David’s burnt offerings and peace offerings? • The Lord consumed the offerings with fire. He also stopped the plague.

  17. What Do You Think? • What procedure can we adopt to discern that a person’s counsel to us represents God’s will? • Digging Deeper – What would make you suspect that a person’s well-intentioned counsel is not truly from God? How does 2 Samuel 7:3-5 help frame your response?

  18. What Do You Think? • How visible should be our refusals to use power or privilege to personal advantage, considering the tension between Matthew 5:14-16 and 6:1-4? • Digging Deeper – Consider the relevance, or lack thereof, of John 7:4, 10; 13:15; and Titus 2:7, 8.

  19. What Do You Think? • How will you know when your personal giving moves from costing you little or nothing to being truly sacrificial? • Digging Deeper – Of Mark 12:41-44; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 8:1-15; 9:6-9, which most speaks to your heart in this regard? Why?

  20. Conclusion • Looking Ahead • Prayer • Thought to Remember

  21. God’s Better Ideas • Human ideas, no matter how well-intentioned or logical, can fall short of better ideas God has. • Has there been a time in your personal life when you have prayed one way, but God sent your life in a different direction? • Has there been a time in the life of our congregation when plans for ministry were made, but God directed them otherwise?

  22. Thought to Remember Trust God during times of bothHis yes and no.

  23. Mary’s Praise Next Week’s Lesson

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