Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Jesse Tree: The Story of Solomon's Temple


David ruled Israel for many years.  His son Solomon, who was known to be a very wise man, became king after David's death.  "God gave Solomon very great wisdom, discernment, and breadth of understanding as vast as the sand on the seashore."  While Solomon was king , he began to build an enormous temple to God.  It was filled with beautiful carvings, and even the floors were overlaid with gold.  When it was finished, he dedicated it to the Lord, and the Lord said to Solomon: "I have consecrated this house that you have built," and God promised to dwell there for as long as the Israelites kept the commandments.

1 Kings 6:1-38

Potential ornament for the Jesse Tree: a temple

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