David and Solomon
WEEK 4
WARM-UP
• Have you been assigned a task you seemed inexperienced or
underqualified for? How were you able to accomplish it?
• Think of a time when someone entrusted you with a valuable
item. What do you think made that person trust you?
• What legacy would you like to leave behind?
WORD 1
And David the king said to all the assembly, “Solomon
my son, whom alone God has chosen, is young and
inexperienced, and the work is great, for the palace will not
be for man but for the LORD God. 2So I have provided for
the house of my God, so far as I was able . . .”
^ 1 CHRONICLES 29:1–2
(Read also 1 CHRONICLES 29:3–30 and 2 CHRONICLES 1–2.)
David’s godly leadership enabled him to achieve many things, but
what set him apart was being a man after God’s own heart. In his
final days as king, he wished to impart the same love for God to
his son Solomon. Though Solomon at that time was still young
and inexperienced, God chose him to become the next king. As we
conclude the series, let’s look at three encouragements from these
passages as we help the next generation fulfill the purposes God
has for them.
Let us move forward in faith to prepare a platform
1 for the next generation.
1
And David the king said to all the assembly, “Solomon my son,
whom alone God has chosen, is young and inexperienced, and the
work is great, for the palace will not be for man but for the LORD
God. 2So I have provided for the house of my God, so far as I was
able . . .” 1 CHRONICLES 29:1–2
^
(Read also ^ 1 CHRONICLES 29:2.)
During his reign, David was able to bring the Ark of the
Covenant to Jerusalem and wanted to build a temple to house
it. But God did not allow him and instead chose one of David’s
sons, Solomon, to fulfill this task. David confidently trusted
God and did everything to make sure that his son would be
equipped to build the temple. David is an example of how
good leaders value raising people who will succeed them.
Who are the people who saw potential in you? How did they
prepare you to become the person you are today or will be in
the future?
Let us acknowledge and rely on God’s provision
2 and enablement.
“But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus
to offer willingly? For all things come from you, and of your own
have we given you.” 1 CHRONICLES 29:14
^
(Read also ^ 1 CHRONICLES 29:10–13.)
David understood that everything he had came from God.
It was important for David to acknowledge this so that the
people would remember who their true provider and enabler
was. By doing so, David was able to ask God to grant Solomon
a whole heart to follow God’s ways. God is the Creator of all
things. Apart from Him, we are unable to fulfill God’s calling
and purpose for our lives. How has God reminded you of His
provision as you fulfill His calling?
Let us honor and build upon the preparations and
3 legacy of the godly community who have gone
before us.
23
Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of
David his father. And he prospered, and all Israel obeyed him.
24
All the leaders and the mighty men, and also all the sons of King
David, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. 25And the LORD
made Solomon very great in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on
him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in
Israel. 1 CHRONICLES 29:23–25
^
David was wise to make sure that Solomon would be greater
than him. For David, the measure of success was not in
earthly things, but obedience and devotion to God. As a
response, Solomon built on the legacy his father left behind
and became very great among the people of Israel. We are
where we are today because others have gone before us
and have prepared the way for us. Whether we are young or
advanced in our years, we can work together to see God’s
name be glorified in our communities. How have you grown
from the lessons you learned from your mentors?
APPLICATION
• Who has mentored and guided you? How can you show your
appreciation to them this week?
• How can you step out in faith to help the next and future
generations know God and equip them to accomplish God’s
purpose for their lives? Identify at least three practical things
you can do this week.
• How can you have a mindset of preparing for future
generations? Why is it important to leave a legacy and not
simply be a recipient of God’s grace?
PRAYER
• Thank God for the privilege to honor and build upon the legacy
of the godly generations who went before you. Ask God for
a heart to leave behind a godly legacy for future generations
to carry.
• Pray for open doors and opportunities to reach the next
generation in your community and help them grow in the
desire to reach future generations as well.
• Pray for the next generation to love, serve, and honor God. Ask
God to bless them with wisdom, courage, and strength.
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