A Broken Kingdom:
“The Temple of God”
1 Kings 8:10-21

I. The temple and God’s

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(I Kings 8:10-13)

1. The

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of God filled the temple. (vs 10-11)
I Kings 6:1; Exodus 40:35

2. A

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filled the temple. (vs 12-13)
“Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.” I Corinthians 3:16-17

II. The temple and God’s

(I Kings 8:14-21)

1. Solomon blesses the Lord for His

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. (vs 14-19)

2. Solomon begins his spiritual

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. (vs 20-21)

III. The temple and God’s

(I Kings 8:33-43)

1. Solomon speaks as a

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. (vs 33-40)

2. Solomon speaks for the

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. (vs 41-43)

LET’S GO DEEPER:
1. Why is the temple significant in the life of the Israelites?

2. What does the temple communicate about God’s character?

3. Are holiness and God’s presence related in any way?

4. Name some of the characteristics of God found in Solomon’s prayer (8:22–53).

5. How does God respond to Solomon’s prayer?