(3) Where is the temple built (3:1, I Chronicles 21, Genesis 22), and why is this location significant?

How do the events at this spot point to Jesus?

(2-4) What words would you use to describe the temple?

Why did the temple have to be “great” (2:5, Revelation 21:22)?

(2, 6) What was the purpose of the temple (2:6, 6:21)?

How might this point us to Jesus (John 1:14, Hebrews 9:26, John 15:16)?

(1-2, 5-7) The glory of God filled the temple (5:14, 7:1).  What do you learn about this God from the following verses:

1:1 –

1:11-12 –

2:5 –

5:13 –

6:4 –

6:14 –

6:18 –

6:30 –

7:14 –

(1, 6-7) In response to God, what kind of heart should we have (1:11, 6:7-8, 6:14, 6:36-38, 7:10)?

(1, 6-7) Another response to God in our text is prayer.  What might we learn from Solomon’s prayers (1:7-10, 6:13-21)?

What more can we learn about prayer in 7:14?

(5, 7) A third response to God is praise for his goodness and steadfast love (5:13, 7:3).  His goodness and love are a constant refrain in the Psalms as well (100:5, 106:1, 107:1, 118:1, 136:1).  How have you seen this refrain over your life?

How might your heart change if you regularly pondered and praised God for his goodness and love in your life?