1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:27-30, 41-43

SUMMARY:

King Solomon planned to build a temple for the Lord. At the dedication, Solomon expressed his hope that all the world will come to know the Lord through the temple.

THE POINT:

The temple was a place to connect with God.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS?

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SONG:

“Eden” by Jervis Campbell

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DESCRIPTION:

1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 51:10-14

SUMMARY:

God sent Samuel to anoint a new king. Everyone was surprised to see that God chose David, a young shepherd boy. Despite his sins, David would keep returning to God with a devoted and contrite heart.

THE POINT:

God sees beyond the exterior to what is within our hearts.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS?

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SONG:

“I Will Be Undignified” by Rend Collective

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DESCRIPTION:

1 Samuel 3:1-21

SUMMARY:

The Lord calls Samuel, a young boy, into service as a prophet. For his first act of prophesy, he must tell his mentor that the Lord would deliver punishment for his family’s sins. Samuel obeys and is rewarded by the Lord.

THE POINT:

God blesses and equips us to do great things.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS?

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SONG:

“Here I am, Lord” by Dan Schutte

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DESCRIPTION:

Exodus 16:1-18

SUMMARY:

When the Israelites experience hunger in the wilderness, they long for their days of enslavement and complain against Moses and Aaron. Moses prays to God, and God answers Moses’ prayer by giving the Israelites manna and quail to eat.

THE POINT:

God sends blessings even when people complain and grumble.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS?

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SONG:

“Manna (After All These Years)” by Chris Renzema

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DESCRIPTION:

Exodus 2:23-25; 3:10-15; 4:10-17

SUMMARY:

God remembers the covenant with the Israelites and sends Moses to lead the people out of enslavement in Egypt. Moses is reluctant, but God assures him that God will be with him and give him words to speak.

THE POINT:

God blesses reluctant messengers and uses them to bless others.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS?

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SONG:

The Prince of Egypt Soundtrack

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DESCRIPTION:

Genesis 27:1-4, 15-23; 28:10-17

SUMMARY:

With the help of his mother Rebekah, Jacob steals his brother Esau’s blessing. Despite the deception, God visits Jacob in a dream and promises to bless him.

THE POINT:

God can turn even deceptions into occasions to provide blessings.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS?

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SONG:

“We are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder” by Bernice Johnson Reagan

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DESCRIPTION:

Genesis 21:2-3, 22:1-14

SUMMARY:

God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son, Isaac. Abraham does not refuse. God sees Abraham’s faith, and God provides the offering in place of Isaac.

THE POINT:

God can provide even in impossible situations.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS?

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SONG:

“Father Abraham”

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Genesis 1:1-2:3

SUMMARY:

God creates the heavens, the earth, and everything that fills them. God does not do the work of creation haphazardly. Rather, God separates and orders creation with great care.

THE POINT:

God declares that creation is good.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS?

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SONG:

“The Earth is Yours” by Gungor

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