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Weekly Guide：2022-2023 Week 66
April 09, 2023
Week 66 Day 1: Taking a Census ⇧ ⇩
Question
What did David do after his victory?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Joab attacked Rabbah and left it in ruins. David took the crown from the head of their king.
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David’s army defeated the Philistines three times.
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Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of Israel. David repented so the Lord sent a plague on Israel.
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David bought land from Araunah, built an altar to the Lord there and sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. The Lord put His sword back into its sheath.
Meditation: My Story
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Integrity - David and his men defeated the Philistines three times along with the giants they faced. What kind of giants I need to face in my life? How may I gain strength from the Lord to defeat the giants of my life?
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Integrity - What kind situation was David in when he was incited by Satan to take a census? Why wasn’t God pleased with it? When am I vulnerable to the temptations?
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Integrity - David was pleasing to God but still did things not pleasing to God in his old age. What warnings do I see from this?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 66 Day 2: Preparations for Temple ⇧ ⇩
Question
What preparations did David do for the construction of the temple?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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David provided a large amount of iron and more cedar logs than could be counted.
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David called for his son Solomon and charged him to build a house for the Lord.
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David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon.
Meditation: My Story
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Fidelity - Even though God did not allow David to build the temple for Him but David still made preparations for the person God had chosen. How do I view the duties God placed in my hands? What would I do if I need to be a stepping stone of others?
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Fidelity - Learning from the order David gave to all the leaders of Israel, what characters should I possess when leading others?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 66 Day 3: The Levites' Duties ⇧ ⇩
Question
What were the duties of the Levites?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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When David was old and full of years, he made his son Solomon king over Israel.
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Levites twenty years old or more were counted individually and served in the temple of the Lord.
- The divisions of the descendants of Aaron.
- The rest of the descendants of Levi casted lots for their duties.
Meditation: My Story
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Fidelity - In addition to preparing the material resources for constructing the temple, David also prepared human resources. In my service at church, how may I take care of both material and human resources?
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Fidelity - What were the different duties in the temple? What similarities do they compare to the duties in churches today?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 66 Day 4: Assignment of Duties ⇧ ⇩
Question
How were other duties in the temple assigned?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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David, together with the commanders of the army, set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun for the ministry of prophesying, accompanied by harps, lyres and cymbals. They casted lots into twenty-four groups.
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The gatekeepers, through their leaders, had duties for ministering in the temple of the Lord, casted lots for each gate.
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Ahijah was in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries for the dedicated things.
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From the Izharites: Kenaniah and his sons were assigned duties away from the temple, as officials and judges over Israel.
Meditation: My Story
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Fidelity - We see the importance of music in worship as David assigned workers responsible for music in the temple to enable them to worship with music. How do I view music in worship?
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Fidelity - David’s workers served according to their gifts. Do I know what my gifts are? How may I thank the Lord for other people’s gifts have and serve with them?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 66 Day 5: King David's Property ⇧ ⇩
Question
Who were in charge of David’s property?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The Israelites served the king were on monthly duty throughout the year.
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The leaders of the tribes of Israel.
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The officials in charge of King David’s property. David’s counselors. Joab was the commander of the royal army.
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David told the people about his wish to build a temple.
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David gave his son Solomon the plans for the temple. He encouraged Solomon to be strong and courageous and do the work.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - David wished to build the temple but when God told him not to, he obeyed because God’s will is higher than his will. Have I experienced similar situation in my journey of faith?
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Community - David displayed his reliance on God in the encouragement he gave Solomon. How do I encourage my children?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 66 Day 6: A Wholehearted Preparation ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did David and the entire assembly prepare the materials for constructing the temple?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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With all my resources I have provided for the temple of my God-gold for the gold work, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, and all kinds of fine stone and marble-all of these in large quantities. David gave his personal treasures of gold and silver, as well.
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The leaders of families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly.
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David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly.
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The whole assembly praised the Lord, the God of their fathers; they bowed down, prostrating themselves before the Lord and the king.
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They acknowledged Solomon son of David as king a second time, anointing him before the Lord to be ruler and Zadok to be priest.
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David died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth and honor.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - David encouraged the assembly to give: “Now, who is willing to consecrate themselves to the Lord today?” What would my response be if David was encouraging me?
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Identity - What was David’s attitude in his prayer? How did he see himself and the Israelites? How may I pray like David?