1 Kings 8; 2 Chronicles 5

Common Theme
God’s presence fills the temple with glory when it is dedicated to Him in reverence and obedience. The assembly and the king recognize that the fulfillment of God’s promises centers on His faithfulness and abiding presence.

Questions

• What does it reveal about God’s character that He chose to dwell among His people in a physical space?
• How does Solomon’s prayer show both humility and confidence in God’s covenantal promises?

God Shot
God is a covenant-keeping King who dwells not in buildings made by hands, but in faithful presence with His people. His glory fills the temple not because He is contained, but because He is near and chooses to be known.

1 Kings 7; 2 Chronicles 4

Common Theme
Solomon oversaw the creation of sacred spaces and objects with unmatched craftsmanship and reverence, demonstrating that the dwelling place of God among His people was to be marked by beauty, detail, and holiness.

Questions

• Why did God desire such meticulous craftsmanship and ornamentation in His temple?
• What do the temple furnishings reveal about God’s nature and His relationship with His people?

God Shot
God is a God of glory and precision, who values beauty and order in the space where He dwells. His holiness is not abstract—it is expressed through design, symmetry, and symbolism, revealing that His presence among us is sacred and intentional.

1 Kings 5–6; 2 Chronicles 2–3

Common Theme
God fulfills His promises and delights in dwelling among His people, prompting immense care and reverence in constructing His house.

Questions
– Why did Solomon place such emphasis on using the best materials and skilled workers for the temple?
– What does the temple reveal about God’s desire to be present with His people?

God Shot
God is a covenant-keeping King who fulfills His promise to David by establishing Solomon and allowing the temple to be built. He is a God who chooses to dwell among His people in holiness, inviting reverent worship and awe.

Proverbs 22–24

Common Theme

Wisdom in daily relationships and work is grounded in humility, reverence for the Lord, and justice. These chapters emphasize the moral consequences of choices, the value of discipline, and the dangers of envy, laziness, and dishonesty.

Questions

• What does it mean to truly fear the Lord in practical decisions—especially in wealth, parenting, and leadership?
• How do we cultivate hearts that love wisdom rather than crave what the wicked gain?

God Shot

God is a defender of the oppressed and a just Judge who sees through all pretenses (22:22–23). He delights in righteousness, disciplines those He loves, and lovingly warns His people against paths that lead to ruin—revealing a heart that both protects and purifies.

Proverbs 19–21

Common Theme
Wisdom is revealed through righteousness, humility, and justice, while folly leads to destruction. The Lord governs human outcomes, weighing motives and directing paths despite human plans.

Questions

• What does it look like to live righteously when the results seem delayed or hidden?
• How does God’s sovereignty over our plans shape the way we make decisions?

God Shot
God is the righteous Judge who weighs hearts and cannot be deceived (Proverbs 21:2). He delights in justice and uprightness more than outward sacrifice (Proverbs 21:3), and He sovereignly directs even the steps of the powerful (Proverbs 21:1). This is a God who is never manipulated, never passive—He is active, discerning, and just in all His ways.

Proverbs 16–18

Common Theme
These chapters emphasize that true wisdom begins with fearing the Lord, trusting His sovereignty in our plans and responses, and walking in integrity. They contrast the outcomes of the righteous and the wicked, highlighting how speech, humility, and prudence reflect the heart’s alignment with God.

Questions
– Do I truly trust God’s direction, even when my plans seem wise to me?
– How does my speech reflect the condition of my heart before the Lord?

God Shot
God is revealed as sovereign and just—He weighs motives, directs steps, and establishes outcomes. He delights in humility and righteousness, showing that His rule is both personal and purposeful.

Proverbs 13–15

Common Theme
These chapters contrast the paths of the wise and the foolish, emphasizing that righteousness leads to life, peace, and favor, while wickedness brings destruction and disgrace. The fear of the Lord is repeatedly shown as the foundation for right speech, relationships, and decision-making.

Questions

• What does my speech reveal about the condition of my heart?
• How am I responding to correction—from others or from God?

God Shot
God delights in righteousness and uses discipline as a loving tool to steer people toward life and wisdom. He is a God who treasures truth, justice, and humble hearts that walk in reverent fear of Him.

Proverbs 10–12

Common Theme

These chapters contrast the paths of the righteous and the wicked, showing how wisdom shapes speech, work, and integrity. The fear of the Lord leads to life, while ignoring Him results in ruin.

Reflection Questions

• What do these proverbs reveal about the connection between character and speech?
• How do you see God’s justice and mercy in the outcomes of the righteous and the wicked?

God Shot

God delights in righteousness and integrity, not just in outward behavior but in the heart that fears Him. He is a just God who upholds the blameless, frustrates the plans of the wicked, and treasures those who walk in truth.

Proverbs 7–9

Common Theme

The two voices of wisdom and folly call out to the simple, each offering a path—one leads to life, the other to death. Wisdom is not hidden; she is public, accessible, and rooted in the fear of the Lord.

Questions

• What makes the call of folly so seductive even when the consequences are destructive?
• How does Proverbs 8 deepen your understanding of wisdom as more than moral skill—perhaps even as a person?

God Shot

God delights in wisdom because it reflects His own nature—holy, pure, and eternal. In Proverbs 8, wisdom speaks as one who was with God before creation, revealing that God is not only wise but has always acted with foresight, beauty, and joy in all He does.

Proverbs 4–6

Common Theme

The father urges his son to seek wisdom above all else, highlighting its protective power, its moral clarity, and the consequences of ignoring it. These chapters contrast the path of wisdom with the dangers of adultery, laziness, and financial entanglements.

Reflection Questions

• What specific steps does Proverbs 4 suggest for guarding your heart, and why is that so important?
• How does God’s wisdom protect us from both moral failure and practical ruin?

God Shot

God is a Father who lovingly instructs His children, calling them to wisdom not just for success but for life itself. He hates deception and delights in protecting His people through truth, discipline, and righteous paths.