1 Kings 7

Scripture – 1 Kings 7

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 7:1-12 - The construction of Solomon’s palace.
• 1 Kings 7:1 - Solomon takes 13 years to finish his house
• 1 Kings 7:2-12 - The splendor of Solomon's palace
• 1 Kings 7:13-51 - Huram makes the temple furnishings.
• 1 Kings 7:13-14 - Huram — half Israelite and the best craftsman around.
• 1 Kings 7:15-51 - Huram makes the needed furnishings for the temple basically after the pattern of the tabernacle furnishings.

Examples to follow – Do things for the Lord using your skills or wealth.

Examples to not follow – But don't think or do things that make you seem better than the Lord.

Sins to avoid – Making yourself seem better than God

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – Do things for the Lord using your skills or wealth., but don't think or do things that make you seem better than the Lord.

Prayer –Heavenly Father, thank you for the gifts and skills you have given me. Help me to use them for your glory. Help me to not use them for my own gain or reputation. I want to please you most of all. Amen.