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1 Chronicles 28 · Grade 5

A Whole Heart and a Willing Mind

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Chapter 28 is David's public charge before his death. He gathered every leader of Israel and explained God's choice. God had chosen Judah, then David's family, then David, and now Solomon from among his many sons to sit on the throne of Yahweh's kingdom. The kingdom was God's, and the king was his servant.

David charged both the people and Solomon. He told the people to observe and seek out all the commandments of Yahweh their God, so they could keep the good land and leave it to their children. He told Solomon to know the God of his father and serve Him with a perfect heart and a willing mind, for Yahweh searches all hearts. David said that if Solomon sought God, He would be found, but if Solomon forsook Him, God would cast him off forever.

David handed Solomon the plans that he had by the Spirit, including the gold and silver for each vessel. Like Moses, David received the pattern from God. His final words echo Joshua's commissioning: he told Solomon to be strong and courageous and not to be afraid, because God would not fail him. In the New Testament, Hebrews repeats this promise for all believers: I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you (Hebrews 13:5).

Show What You Know

  1. Whose kingdom was it?

  2. What did David charge the people to do?

  3. What happens if Solomon forsakes God?

  4. How did David receive the plans?

  5. What does Hebrews 13:5 repeat?

Crossword

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Across

  1. You shall not build a ____ for my name
  2. For all the work of the ____ of Yahweh’s house

Down

  1. By weight also for the lamp stands of ____
  2. David assembled all the princes of ____
  3. For ____ searches all hearts

Think About It

  1. David said a perfect heart and a willing mind. What is the difference between serving God because you have to and because you want to?

  2. God gave the pattern, and Solomon had to build it. How can you follow God's plan for your life even when the work is hard?

Memory Verse

“All this”, David said, “I have been made to understand in writing from Yahweh’s hand, even all the works of this pattern.”

1 Chronicles 28:19 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for courage. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How does Hebrews 13:5 in the New Testament encourage you?
  • What hard task can you face with God's promise?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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