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Weekly Guide：2024-2025 Week 36
September 08, 2024
Week 36 Day 1: 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 36 Day 2: 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 36 Day 3: 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?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 36 Day 4: Solomon on Throne ⇧ ⇩
Question
What happened when David’s son Solomon became king?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Solomon established himself firmly over his kingdom, for the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.
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Solomon asked God for wisdom and knowledge, that he may lead this numerous people.
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God gave Solomon wisdom and knowledge as well as wealth, possessions and honor.
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Solomon gave orders to build a temple for the Name of the Lord and a royal palace for himself.
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Solomon sent message to Hiram king of Tyre asking for cedar logs. Hiram sent man of skills and logs.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - Solomon asked God for wisdom to enable him to serve. What am I asking for? Am I focusing on my own desires or God’s kingdom?
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Fidelity - Solomon, the skilled workers, and labors worked together to construct the temple. Do I have the wisdom from God to co-work with others?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 36 Day 5: Constructing the Temple ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did Solomon construct the temple?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Solomon began to build the temple on the threshing floor of Arunah.
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Solomon laid for building the temple of God using the cubit of the old standard.
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For the Most Holy Place he made a pair of sculptured cherubim and overlaid them with gold.
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For the front of the temple he made two pillars, a bronze altar, and the Sea of cast metal.
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He then made ten basins for washing, ten gold lampstands. He made the courtyard of the priests, and the large court and the doors for the court.
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Huram also made the pots and shovels and sprinkling bowls.
Meditation: My Story
- Fidelity - Solomon used precious materials and delicate tools with detailed methodology. When I serve, how may I serve with all my heart, all my mind, all my soul, and all my strength to glorify God?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 36 Day 6: Bring the Ark ⇧ ⇮
Question
How was the ark of the Lord’s Covenant moved into the temple?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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King Solomon brought up the ark of the Lord’s covenant from Zion, the City of David, to Jerusalem.
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While the whole assembly of Israel was standing there, the king turned around and blessed them.
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Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands and prayed.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - In his prayer, Solomon emphasized that the temple is the temple for God’s people’s prayers. He asked God to listen to faithful prayers toward the temple. Is my church a church of prayers? How should I respond to prayer meetings?
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Fidelity - David and Solomon wished to build the temple and it was finally completed. How do their fear of God and heart of servitude inspire me?