We have seen the book of 1 Chronicles highlight David’s desire to build a temple for the Lord. But the temple was to be constructed during a time of peace, representing the establishment of God’s kingdom. David was a man of war with enemies that constantly surrounded him (1 Kings 5:3). So God prevented him from building this temple. But David’s son would be a man of peace and rest would be given to him on every side. As we noted in the last lesson, this was foreshadowing how the future of Son of David would be a man of peace. He would not only build God’s temple but would be the temple of the Lord himself. Jesus would be the temple and establish God’s kingdom, offering peace and rest to all who belong to him. So David has made great preparations for his son to build the temple to the Lord. But now we are coming to the end of David’s reign as king over Israel. It is time for his son to take the throne. David has some final words for the people as he assembles them this final time. What David is going to teach the assembly of Israel is that their lives have been tested by God. But you might be surprised to see the way God tested his people and how he tests us. Please open your copies of God’s word to 1 Chronicles 29…

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