Solomon built a fantastic temple for the Lord. This temple replaced the Tabernacle tent that had been used since Moses’ time. After the temple was completed, the Lord reminded Solomon that this huge, beautiful temple would mean nothing if the people ever turned away from Him.
Bible verses used in this episode:
Outline:
- Construction of the Temple and palace (1 Kings chapters 6-7)
- Dedication of the Temple (1 Kings chapter 8)
- God speaks to Solomon (1 Kings 9:1-9)
Tips for teaching children:
- If teaching small children provide blocks so that they can build their own version of the temple.
- Guide the children in finding Egypt and Jerusalem on a map. Talk about how God led them out of Egypt and slavery. Then, talk about the lavish temple in Jerusalem.
- God was not limited to living in the temple only. Older children can discuss I Corinthians 3:16 and talk about how our bodies are a temple for God to live in.
- Older children can discuss the temple versus the palace. Solomon’s palace was twice as big as the temple. Why do you think he had the temple build first?
Tips for teaching adults:
- Below are three links to animations to Solomon’s Temple.
- Solomon’s Temple (this one is a cut-away drawing of the Temple. This would be good to use as a PowerPoint slide while you are studying these chapters in class as a visual.
- An animation description of the Solomon’s Temple: (5 minutes)
- An animation description with commentary and interpretation of Solomon’s Temple (10 minutes)
- God is not contained in a building even though he may be in the building 1 Kings 8:27). Ask participants to write down two places where they especially feel the presence of God and worship him more freely or genuinely.
- At the end pray to God summarizing the words of Solomon.
Full teaching instructions free from Mission Bible Class:
Bible Lesson: Solomon Builds the Temple
Scriptures quoted from the International Children’s Bible®, copyright ©1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Tommy Nelson. Used by permission.
Excerpts from Mission Bible Class used by permission.
Music: Upbeat Positive Culture (Acoustic Corporate Travel Promo Christian Rock), Individual License, Stock Media provided by HumansWin, pond5.com
For questions or comments email: mary@missionbibleclass.org
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