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1 Chronicles 22 · Grade 5

Building for the Next Generation

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Chapter 22 begins a long section in which David prepares for the temple. He named Ornan's threshing floor as the house of Yahweh and the altar of burnt offering. He organized stone cutters and gathered iron, bronze, and cedar in abundance, for the Sidonians and Tyrians brought much cedar wood to David.

David explained to Solomon why he could not build. God had told him that he had shed much blood and made great wars. But God promised a son who would be a man of rest, and his name, Solomon, sounds like the Hebrew word for peace. God would give peace and quietness to Israel in his days, and that son would build the house.

David's charge to Solomon mirrors Moses' charge to Joshua: be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid or dismayed. In his affliction, David had stored up enormous treasure, and Solomon could add to it. David told the princes that God had given them rest on every side. Now they must set their heart and soul to seek Yahweh and build the sanctuary for the ark.

Show What You Know

  1. What did the Sidonians and Tyrians bring?

  2. Why could David not build the temple?

  3. What does Solomon's name sound like?

  4. Whose charge does David's charge mirror?

  5. What had God given the princes?

Crossword

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Across

  1. ____ said to Solomon his son
  2. He shall build a ____ for my name

Down

  1. And this is the altar of burnt offering for ____
  2. And commanded him to build a house for ____
  3. And ____ the house of Yahweh your God

Think About It

  1. David worked hard on something he would never see finished. How can you invest in things that will bless others after you?

  2. Peace was needed to build God's house. How can you be a peacemaker in your home and church?

Memory Verse

Now set your heart and your soul to follow Yahweh your God. Arise therefore, and build the sanctuary of Yahweh God, to bring the ark of Yahweh’s covenant and the holy vessels of God into the house that is to be built for Yahweh’s name.”

1 Chronicles 22:19 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for the chance to serve You. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you help others succeed in God's work?
  • How can you be a peacemaker this week?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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