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LESSONNOTES
Follow along with today’s message
February 5 & 7, 2021

David

his limitations.

David summoned all the officials of Israel to Jerusalem—the leaders of the tribes, the commanders of the army divisions, the other generals and captains, the overseers of the royal property and livestock, the palace officials, the mighty men, and all the other brave warriors in the kingdom. David rose to his feet and said: “My brothers and my people! It was my desire to build a temple where the Ark of the Lord’s Covenant, God’s footstool, could rest permanently. I made the necessary preparations for building it, but God said to me, ‘You must not build a temple to honor My name, for you are a warrior and have shed much blood.’” “Yet the Lord, the God of Israel, has chosen me from among all my father’s family to be king over Israel forever. For He has chosen the tribe of Judah to rule, and from among the families of Judah He chose my father’s family. And from among my father’s sons the Lord was pleased to make me king over all Israel.”
1 Chronicles 28:1 – 4

David

his successor.

And from among my sons—for the Lord has given me many—He chose Solomon to succeed me on the throne of Israel and to rule over the Lord’s kingdom. He said to me, ‘Your son Solomon will build My Temple and its courtyards, for I have chosen him as My son, and I will be his father.”
1 Chronicles 28:5 – 6

The people of Israel mourned for Moses on the plains of Moab for thirty days, until the customary period of mourning was over. Now Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. So the people of Israel obeyed him, doing just as the Lord had commanded Moses.
Deuteronomy 34:8 – 9

Elisha picked up Elijah’s cloak, which had fallen when he was taken up. Then Elisha returned to the bank of the Jordan River. He struck the water with Elijah’s cloak and cried out, “Where is the Lord, the God of Elijah?” Then the river divided, and Elisha went across. When the group of prophets from Jericho saw from a distance what happened, they exclaimed, “Elijah’s spirit rests upon Elisha!” And they went to meet him and bowed to the ground before him.
2 Kings 2:13 – 15

David

the vision for his successor.

“And Solomon, my son, learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve Him with your whole heart and a willing mind. For the Lord sees every heart and knows every plan and thought. If you seek Him, you will find Him. But if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. So take this seriously. The Lord has chosen you to build a Temple as His sanctuary. Be strong, and do the work.”
1 Chronicles 28:9 – 10

Then David continued, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. He will see to it that all the work related to the Temple of the Lord is finished correctly.
1 Chronicles 28:20

O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what He requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8

Commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these words of Mine. Tie them to your hands and wear them on your forehead as reminders. Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.
Deuteronomy 11:18 – 19

David

the transition well.

Then David gave Solomon the plans for the Temple and its surroundings.
1 Chronicles 28:11

“The various divisions of priests and Levites will serve in the Temple of God. Others with skills of every kind will volunteer, and the officials and the entire nation are at your command.”
1 Chronicles 28:21

Then King David turned to the entire assembly and said, “My son Solomon, whom God has clearly chosen as the next king of Israel, is still young and inexperienced. The work ahead of him is enormous, for the Temple he will build is not for mere mortals—it is for the Lord God Himself! Using every resource at my command, I have gathered as much as I could for building the Temple of my God. Now there is enough gold, silver, bronze, iron, and wood, as well as great quantities of onyx, other precious stones, costly jewels, and all kinds of fine stone and marble. And now, because of my devotion to the Temple of my God, I am giving all of my own private treasures of gold and silver to help in the construction.”
1 Chronicles 29:1 – 3

David

for Solomon.

“Give my son Solomon the wholehearted desire to obey all Your commands, laws, and decrees, and to do everything necessary to build this Temple, for which I have made these preparations.”
1 Chronicles 29:19

David stepped

at the right time.

So Solomon took the throne of the Lord in place of his father, David, and he succeeded in everything, and all Israel obeyed him. All the officials, the warriors, and the sons of King David pledged their loyalty to King Solomon. And the Lord exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel, and He gave Solomon greater royal splendor than any king in Israel before him.
1 Chronicles 29:23 – 25

No one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 3:11

David son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. He reigned over Israel for forty years, seven of them in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem. He died at a ripe old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. Then his son Solomon ruled in his place.
1 Chronicles 29:26 – 28

WAYSTOGIVE
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BYTHENUMBERS: January 29 & 31, 2021
Total Attendance: 2,849 Onsite: 1,498 Online: 1,351
Giving: $60,792.11 [YTD: 87% of need or -$38,297]

WHATSGOINGONATCENTRAL

FUSION: Sunday Nights at 6:00 pm
Fusion has moved from the morning to the evening. Worship and groups all in one amazing night! Questions? Text 618-242-4185 or email High School Pastor Trevor Ile trevor@centralnow.com

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Are you looking to volunteer at Central? Here are three areas where you could make a difference.

Guest Services
Greeter/Server: Friday at 6 pm (big need!), Sunday at 9:15 am & 11 am
Volunteers are scheduled on a month-on/month-off rotation

Creative Arts
Media/Audio/Video/Lighting/Production
Volunteers are scheduled depending on their role and availability.

Campus Team
Major remodeling on the Central Campus during February & March!
Landscaping, Housekeeping, Painting, Builds, Repairs.
Volunteer opportunities are project-based; experience is helpful but not required.

Call/text 618-242-4185, we’ll answer your questions and get you plugged in!

RECHARGE
Saturday, March 13 | 2 - 8pm
RECHARGE is a 1-day event designed to serve 3rd-8th graders right here at Central! For more info & to register, go to centralnow.com/recharge.