The Biblical Path of Life

Tag: 1 Chronicles

  • Lesson 4: 1 Chronicles 21-29 David

    Key Verse

    Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

    —2 Corinthians 9:7

    Key Verse Thought: Read today’s key verse. Understand the key verse with the following definitions:

    • purposeth means to prefer, choose, or intend for oneself; to resolve
    • grudgingly means in grief or sorrow
    • necessity means compelling force as opposed to willingness
    • loveth means to love, or regard with strong affection
    • cheerful means joyous, happy, or glad

    In this lesson, we will learn that David gave of his time and substance to prepare for the house of the Lord.

    Emphasis: We are to learn to want to please God with all of our heart – just as King David did. We are also to understand that God forgives our sin and still wants to use us to complete the work He has for us to do.

    Lesson Summary: Today we will remember when David was moved to number the people. We will learn that Satan was the one who stood up against Israel. Satan is the enemy of God’s people, and he wants to destroy them. Through this event, we will see David remember that God is a forgiving God. We will find out the importance of Mount Moriah (the threshing floor of Onan). 

    David had a burden to build a permanent house for the Lord, and God revealed to David where the Temple was to be built. God said David could not build that house, but promising that David’s son, Solomon would be allowed to build it. Even though David would not be the builder, he prepared for the Temple. The first thing David did was anoint Solomon as the next king of Israel (remember that God had told David that Solomon was to be the next king of Israel). David then organized the people, gathered many supplies to build the Temple (giving much of it himself), and made the plans for the Temple, and instructed Solomon and the people of Israel. David emphasized to the people the importance of completing the Temple – and to make it such a magnificent building that all of the world would recognize its glory. 

    David led by example when it came time to bring gifts in preparation for the building of the Temple. David was greatly pleased that he was able to give toward that building. David’s praise turned into a prayer recognizing that God saw the intent of the heart in wanting to give back to God with what He had abundantly blessed them. Solomon then became king of Israel, and God magnified Solomon greatly.

    Remember: The books of the Chronicles do not dwell upon the wrongdoings of the kings, but what good they accomplished for Judah.

    Y2Q2 – Lesson 4 Questions

    Y2Q2 – Lesson 4 Children’s Worksheets

    If you are doing this lesson with young children, the following is a craft idea to go with the lesson:

    King David prepared for the building of the Temple. He gave his son, Solomon, a copy of the Law and the plans for the Temple.

  • Lesson 3: 1 Chronicles 11-20: David Becomes King

    Key Verse

    And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.

    —Acts 13:22

    Key Verse Thought: After learning of King Saul’s death last week, we must remember that God removed Saul from being king for his disobedience. We then read that God made David king. This verse helps us understand why God chose David – for David wanted to please God with all of his heart. In this lesson, we will see some ways David wanted to do things God’s way – pleasing Him.

    Emphasis: We are to learn that in order to please God we must learn to seek God first.  God demands obedience, and then He blesses. Just as David sought after God’s heart, so too should we!

    Lesson Summary: In our last lesson, we learned that God removed the kingdom from Saul and gave it to David. In this lesson, we begin to remember King David. Once the people came together making David their king, he then sets his eye upon Jerusalem – where the Jebusites lived. David’s first act as king was to take Jerusalem and make it the city of David.

    God gave David many mighty men who helped bring in David as the next king of Israel.  Not only will we learn things about those mighty men, but about the events that led David from being the king of two tribes to the king of the entire nation of Israel. We will then remember David’s failed attempt at bringing the Ark of the Lord (Ark of the Covenant) by a new cart into Jerusalem. The procession halted when Uzza was struck dead (for touching the Ark).  David recognized God’s anger, became fearful of God, and left the Ark of the Lord at the home of Obededom.

    Once the Philistines, enemies of Israel, heard that David was king, they came out against Israel. Before entering into battle, David sought God. He obeyed God, and God gave David victory over the enemy.

    David learned (by seeking God’s Word to find the answer) the proper way to bring the Ark of the Lord into Jerusalem, and he successfully brought it into the tent made specifically to house the Ark of the Lord. This time it was brought into Jerusalem with much rejoicing – in the order God demanded it be done. David organized the priests and Levites in their different ministries in the house of the Lord, and he even organized the music and the musicians that were to play before the Lord.

    David recognized that he lived in a beautiful house, but the Lord’s house was only a tent.  David wanted to build a house for the Lord. Instead, God promised to build David an everlasting house (descendants to remain upon the throne – ultimately leading to Jesus). We will see how God blessed David’s kingdom when David sought to please God first. God allowed David’s kingdom to be extended, and the enemies around defeated.

    When King Nahash died, David wanted to show kindness to his son, Hanun. We will read what happened when that kindness was rejected. David continued to extend his kingdom, conquering the enemies around.

    Remember: The books of the Chronicles do not dwell upon the wrongdoings of the kings, but what good they accomplished for Judah.

    Y2Q2 – Lesson 3 Questions

    Y2Q2 – Lesson 3 Children’s Worksheets

    If you are doing these lessons with young children, the following is a craft idea to go with the lesson:

    We made a crown to remember God chose King David.

  • Lesson 2: 1 Chronicles 3-10: The Beginning of the Kings – Saul

    Key Verse

    Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance.

    —2 Peter 1:13

    Key Verse Thought: Read today’s key verse. Realize that tabernacle means “the body as a frail tenement of the soul” and stir you up means “of the mind; to excite.” A good Bible teacher’s job, as teachers (in our frailty), is to stir up students (excite them) by putting them in remembrance (to help them remember the heroes of our faith). We should be excited about learning of these great men and women in the Bible. In this lesson, we will continue with our remembrance of some of the people in the Old Testament – even learning of a few new people along the way.

    Anyone who learns something exciting from God’s Word can share it with someone else!

    Emphasis: It is important to remember (with excitement) the people and events of the Old Testament. Recognize God’s blessings upon those who called out to Him, and especially those who sought God with the whole heart.

    Lesson Summary: In this lesson, we continue our study of the genealogies listed in the book of First Chronicles. While reading the descendants of David, recognize the listing of the kings of Judah. As we read through more of the genealogies, notice the interesting pieces of information sandwiched into them – events that many overlook as they skip over the seemingly boring, non-eventful, genealogies (as we discover how exciting they can be!). We will also see where the rest of the sons of Judah are listed. After that, time will be spent remembering the kings and their lives in greater detail.

    The first king of Israel was Saul, from the tribe of Benjamin. Remember again, why God removed the kingdom from his family and gave it to another – one who sought after God’s own heart. “And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will” (Acts 13:22). 

    Remember: The Chronicles do not dwell upon the wrongdoings of the kings, but what good they accomplished for Judah.

    Y2Q2 – Lesson 2 Questions

    Y2Q2 – Lesson 2 Children’s Worksheets

    If you are teaching this to young children, the following is a craft idea to help them remember the lesson:

    We made musical instruments to help us remember King David.