Ecclesiastes 1–6

Common Theme:
Life under the sun appears fleeting, repetitive, and ultimately unsatisfying when pursued apart from God. The Teacher exposes the vanity of wealth, wisdom, toil, and pleasure, pressing readers to fear God amid life’s apparent meaninglessness.

Questions:

• What do I pursue that promises meaning but ultimately proves empty?
• How does the fear of God reshape my perspective on life’s limitations?

God Shot:
God is the sovereign giver of time, toil, and enjoyment, placing boundaries on human understanding to humble us. He alone grants satisfaction, showing that even joy is a gift, not a guarantee. It is rooted in His sovereign purpose, not our striving.

Proverbs 27–29

Common Theme
These chapters contrast the wise and the foolish, emphasizing the value of discipline, humility, integrity, and listening to correction. They highlight the blessings of righteous leadership and the dangers of pride, flattery, and injustice.

Questions

• How do I respond to correction—defensively or with humility?
• What kind of influence does my integrity have on those around me?

God Shot
God is a God of justice who delights in uprightness and hates wickedness (Prov. 29:27). He exalts leaders who govern with righteousness and brings down those who exploit or oppress—His rule favors the humble and correctable over the arrogant and self-willed.

Proverbs 25–26

Common Theme

These chapters contrast wise and foolish behavior, with a strong emphasis on the power of words. Proverbs 25 highlights the benefits of self-control, humility, and timely speech, while Proverbs 26 warns against engaging with fools and exposes the destructive nature of deceit and laziness.

Questions

How do my words reflect either wisdom or folly in daily conversations?

Am I honoring or undermining others by how I handle conflict, correction, and truth?

God Shot

God reveals Himself as a God of order, discernment, and truth. He delights in wise speech, hates deception, and governs with righteousness that both conceals glory and reveals justice in perfect measure.

1 Kings 9; 2 Chronicles 8

Common Theme
God confirms His covenant with Solomon but warns of the consequences of unfaithfulness. Solomon’s kingdom expands with construction, prosperity, and organization, yet the narrative begins to shift toward signs of compromise.

Questions

• Why does God emphasize both promise and warning in His response to Solomon?
• What early indicators of drift or compromise can be seen in Solomon’s reign?

God Shot
God is a covenant-keeping Lord who delights to bless but does not overlook disobedience. He reveals Himself as both faithful and just—committed to His promises and equally committed to holiness.

Psalms 134, 146–150

Common Theme
These psalms form a crescendo of unbroken praise, exalting God as the Creator, Sustainer, Redeemer, and Righteous Judge. They celebrate God’s unmatched power, faithful love, and enduring reign, calling all creation to praise the LORD.

Questions

• What specific attributes or actions of God compel the psalmist to praise Him?
• How does the call to “let everything that has breath praise the LORD” shape our understanding of worship?

God Shot
God is the eternal King who made heaven and earth, lifts up the humble, heals the broken, and delights in those who fear Him. His glory fills the universe, and His steadfast love compels all creatures—from angels to the smallest breath-bearing being—to praise His holy name forever.

2 Chronicles 6–7; Psalm 136

Common Theme
God’s covenantal faithfulness and glory are central in Solomon’s temple dedication and the Psalm’s refrain. Both passages highlight that God’s steadfast love endures forever and that His presence among His people is cause for worship and awe.

Questions

• How does God’s presence in the temple shape Israel’s identity and purpose?
• Why is the repeated phrase “His steadfast love endures forever” such a powerful theological anchor in both celebration and repentance?

God Shot
God reveals Himself as the covenant-keeping King who hears, forgives, and fills His dwelling place with glory. He delights to be near His people—not distantly ruling, but actively responding, forgiving, and reigning in loyal love that endures forever.

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.