REALLIFE STUDY GROUP

“Building a Household of Faith”

ICEBREAKER: How would you redecorate your house if you could do anything you wanted?

TEXT: 1 Kings, Chapter 3

1. Solomon’s name means “peace”

2. God would not allow David to build the temple because he was a man of war. Instead he chose Solomon.

SERMON OUTLINE:

1. Building requires OBEDIENCE
2. Building requires VISION
3. Building requires PREPARATION
4. Building requires EXPERTISE
5. Building requires COOPERATION
6. Building requires COMMITMENT

STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS:

When David realized he couldn’t build the temple he did everything in his power to help Solomon, whom God had chosen instead.

1. How do you deal with it when God says “No!”

a. Pout

b. Throw temper tantrum

c. Beg

d. Accept God’s will with joy

e. Deal with it

2. Who has God called you to help with their vision?

3. How do you help –

a. Government officials?

b. Employers?

c. Family members?

4. Who are the mentors in you life?

a. How do they help you?

5. What values are present in a household of faith?

6. Who instilled faith in you?

7. What are you doing to instill faith in those you love?