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Preparing to Build for God’s Glory – 1 Kings 5
By Dave Jenkins | July 31, 2025Key Themes in 1 Kings 5
- God’s Promises Are Fulfilled in His Time – David longed to build the temple, but God reserved that role for Solomon.
- Peace Precedes Purpose – Solomon could build because God gave rest on every side (v. 4).
- Wisdom Requires Preparation – Solomon planned, organized labor, and sought excellence in every detail.
- God’s Glory Is the Goal – “A house for the name of the Lord my God” (v. 5).
Christ-Centered Reflection
The temple was never the ultimate goal—it pointed to Jesus, the true and better temple. Just as Solomon prepared timber and stone, Christ prepares His people as living stones in His spiritual house (1 Peter 2:5). Now, the presence of God dwells not in a building, but in His people by the Spirit.Takeaways for Daily Life
- Private: Don’t rush spiritual growth. Prepare through prayer and truth.
- Family: Build your home on God’s Word with patience and purpose.
- Church: Support godly leaders who prepare wisely for the Lord’s work.
- Culture: Live for the name of the Lord, not self-glory or worldly success.
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
