1 Kings 8:1-53

Scripture – 1 Kings 8:1-53

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 8:1-21 - The Ark is brought to the temple
• 1 Kings 8:1-2 - All of Israel assembles at Jerusalem.
• 1 Kings 8:3-9 - The ark of the covenant is set in the Most Holy Place.
• 1 Kings 8:10-13 - The glory of God fills the temple.
• 1 Kings 8:14-21 - Solomon’s speech at the dedication of the temple.
• 1 Kings 8:22-53 - Solomon's prayer
• 1 Kings 8:22-23 - Solomon recognizes the nature and character of God.
• 1 Kings 8:24-26 - Solomon recognizes God as the maker and keeper of promises.
• 1 Kings 8:27-30 - Solomon asks God to dwell in this place and honor those who seek Him.
• 1 Kings 8:31-32 - Hear when Your people take an oath at the temple.
• 1 Kings 8:33-34 - Hear when Your people are defeated.
• 1 Kings 8:35-40 - Hear in times of plague and famine.
• 1 Kings 8:41-43 - Hear when a foreigner prays.
• 1 Kings 8:44-53 - Hear when Israel goes out to battle and prays from captivity.

Examples to follow – Pray what Solomon prayed.

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – Pray for God to be with you and to hear you.

Prayer – Heavenly Father. You are the maker and the keeper of promises. Hear me when I am defeated. Hear me in times of trouble, hear me when I am fighting sin, hear others when they need help as well. Amen.