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Prayer for the Temple

A Bible story for kids from 1 Kings 8:22–30. Day 102 of 365.

The temple was finished! The priests carried the Ark of the Covenant inside.

Then a cloud filled the temple, just like the special tent long ago. God's glory was there!

Solomon knelt down and prayed, “God, you are so big that even the sky can't hold you. But please listen when we pray here.”

Key Verse

But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you.1 Kings 8:27, ESV

Talk About It

Where do you like to pray?

Story Questions

What filled the temple?

A cloud of God's glory

What did Solomon say about God?

Even the sky can't hold Him

What did Solomon ask God to do?

Listen when people pray

Try This Today

Spread out your hands like Solomon and pray for your family, your church, and your country.

Pray Together

God, you are so big, and you still listen to me. Thank you. Amen.