Topic: DAVID’S HEART FOR GOD’S HOUSE
Verses: 2 Samuel 7: 1-11
Memory Verse: 1 Kings 8:18 But Jehovah said to David my father, Because it was on your heart to build a house for My name, you have done well that it was on your heart…
Notes to Serving Ones Regarding Songs:
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1. Songs progress from easiest to hardest to facilitate singing with the younger and older age groups in Opening Time.
2. Songs also are listed in a particular order to match the sequence of the talking points.
3. Please read the helpful information on the website entitled, “How to Carry Out Opening Time.”
4. If you would like to suggest a song that fits the content of this lesson, please do so. Your song choice must be approved by the Living Stream Ministry by contacting Tom Little @ 817-528-8654.
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Notes to Serving Ones Regarding Talking Points:
1. Talking points progress from simple to more complex. To afford the maximum enjoyment, they are to be shared with the children in a story like manner, not merely read aloud.
2. Talking points should be shared two or three points at a time. Then sing a song or two! Then share a little bit more! Then sing a little more! Remember, children do not have the capacity for a long sharing.
3. Remember singing will impart more than our sharing!
Talking Points:
1. After David became king and had rest, he wanted God to have a house.
2. Most people are only concerned with their own needs, but David’s heart was for what God needed.
3. For a long time, God had traveled with His people in a tent. Now David considered building a permanent place for God.
4. David went and brought the ark of God to Jerusalem. This was a joyful event that was a preparation for God to have a house.
5. David gathered all the materials for God’s house. He found workmen to do the job. God gave David the pattern or plan for His house.
6. David gave the pattern for God’s house to his son, Solomon. He encouraged his son to build the house for God. Solomon built a house for God.