Preparing to Build God's Temple

The Building of God's Temple is the Central Labor of His People.
I. David was Unable to Build the Temple, Now Solomon Begins – vv. 1-7
A. Hiram's Care for David – v. 1
B. Rest Provided by God – vv. 2-5
C. Request for Building Materials – vv. 6-7
II. God Uses Hiram of Tyre to Provide Skill and Building Materials – vv. 8-12
A. A Contract – vv. 8-9
B. Fulfillment of Contract – vv. 10-11
C. Peace Between Hiram and Solomon – v. 12
III. Solomon Uses Israel to Build the Temple – vv. 13-18
A. Draftee Labor for God's Temple – vv. 13-16
B. Quarrying Stones Unimaginable Today – vv. 17-18