1 Chronicles 22:5-10 (NLT)
David said, “My son Solomon is still young and inexperienced. And since the
Temple to be built for the LORD must be a magnificent structure, famous and
glorious throughout the world, I will begin making preparations for it now.” So
David collected vast amounts of building materials before his death.
6 Then David sent for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a Temple for
the LORD, the God of Israel. 7 “My son, I wanted to build a Temple to honor the
name of the LORD my God,” David told him. 8 “But the LORD said to me, ‘You
have killed many men in the battles you have fought. And since you have shed
so much blood in my sight, you will not be the one to build a Temple to honor my
name. 9 But you will have a son who will be a man of peace. I will give him peace
with his enemies in all the surrounding lands. His name will be Solomon, and I
will give peace and quiet to Israel during his reign. 10 He is the one who will build
a Temple to honor my name. He will be my son, and I will be his father. And I will
secure the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’

1. David’s generosity and sacrifice is a great example for us because he gave
to the Temple construction knowing he wouldn’t see it completed.

1 Chronicles 22:14-17 (NLT)
“I have worked hard to provide materials for building the Temple of the
LORD—nearly 4,000 tons of gold, 40,000 tons of silver, and so much iron and
bronze that it cannot be weighed. I have also gathered timber and stone for the
walls, though you may need to add more. 15 You have a large number of skilled
stonemasons and carpenters and craftsmen of every kind. 16 You have expert
goldsmiths and silversmiths and workers of bronze and iron. Now begin the work,
and may the LORD be with you!” 17 Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel
to assist Solomon in this project.

2. Learn to know God intimately.

1 Chronicles 28:9-10 NLT
“And Solomon, my son, learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately.
Worship and serve him with your whole heart and a willing mind. For the LORD
sees every heart and knows every plan and thought. If you seek him, you will find
him. But if you forsake him, he will reject you forever. 10 So take this seriously.
The LORD has chosen you to build a Temple as his sanctuary. Be strong, and do
the work.”

3. When we know the Father intimately, we can give willingly and joyfully.

1 Chronicles 29:3-9 (NLT)

“And now, because of my devotion to the Temple of my God, I am giving all of my
own private treasures of gold and silver to help in the construction. This is in
addition to the building materials I have already collected for his holy Temple. 4 I
am donating more than 112 tons of gold from Ophir and 262 tons of refined silver
to be used for overlaying the walls of the buildings 5 and for the other gold and
silver work to be done by the craftsmen. Now then, who will follow my example
and give offerings to the LORD today?”
6 Then the family leaders, the leaders of the tribes of Israel, the generals and
captains of the army, and the king’s administrative officers all gave willingly. 7 For
the construction of the Temple of God, they gave about 188 tons of gold, 10,000
gold coins, 375 tons of silver, 675 tons of bronze, and 3,750 tons of iron. 8 They
also contributed numerous precious stones, which were deposited in the treasury
of the house of the LORD under the care of Jehiel, a descendant of Gershon. 9
The people rejoiced over the offerings, for they had given freely and
wholeheartedly to the LORD, and King David was filled with joy.
2 Corinthians 9:7 (NLT)
You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly
or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”

4. Let’s remember, everything belongs to the Father, we don’t own anything.
1 Chronicles 29:16-17 (NLT)

“O LORD our God, even this material we have gathered to build a Temple to
honor your holy name comes from you! It all belongs to you! 17 I know, my God,
that you examine our hearts and rejoice when you find integrity there. You know I
have done all this with good motives, and I have watched your people offer their
gifts willingly and joyously.