Message Notes

THE GOSPEL STORY
Pastor Ron Swor

King David passes the kingdom of Israel on to his son King Solomon.
1 Kings 2:1-3

God did not permit King David to build the Holy Temple. Why?
1 Chronicles 22:8

Shedding blood was in David’s blood.
1 Kings 2:6; 8-9

God said to Solomon, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.”
 Solomon’s Response:
o 1 Kings 3:9
o 1 Kings 4:29
 Solomon’s contribution to God’s Word – Solomon authored:
o Proverbs
o Ecclesiastes
o Song of Solomon

Solomon’s prayer and dedication of the Temple
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
 Solomon prays that God would hear when people take a vow at the Temple.
1 Kings 8:33-34
 God would hear when His people are defeated.
1 Kings 8:35-40
 God would hear in times of plague and famine.
1 Kings 8:41-43
 God would hear when a foreigner prays.
1 Kings 8:44-53
 God would hear when Israel goes to battle and is made captive by their enemy.