In this message from 1 Kings 5–8, Pastor Adam Dragoon draws powerful parallels between Solomon’s temple and God’s ongoing work in building His church today. Discover how the Father prepares, the Son obeys, the Spirit empowers, and all nations are invited into God’s master plan. Learn what it means to be a “living stone” shaped for God’s purposes and how the glory of the Lord fills His people to accomplish the Great Commission.Chapters00:00 – Introduction: Chicago skyline and the church as God’s building02:38 – The Father’s blueprint: David’s preparation for the temple07:10 – The Son’s obedience: Solomon building according to the plan12:03 – Twelve governors and the apostles’ mission15:26 – The Gentile king Hiram and the inclusion of the nations20:10 – Living stones shaped in the quarry24:42 – The glory of the Lord fills the temple27:55 – Solomon’s prayer for all nations31:02 – Jesus’ high priestly prayer and the church’s mission34:20 – Call to salvation and altar invitationShow Notes• Did you benefit from this message? Support our ministry with a generous donation: https://give.vbph.church (https://give.vbph.church/) • Keep up with all the latest events happening at VBPH: https://vbph.org/events• Subscribe to text updates by sending the keyword "ALERTS" to 757-785-9881• Follow our YouTube channel for all the latest video content: https://www.youtube.com/PottersHouseVB• Subscribe to our VBPH Sermon Podcast to never miss a message: https://podfollow.com/vbph-sermon-podcast• Want to read through the Bible with us this year? Join our YouVersion Bible Reading Plan here: https://bit.ly/VBPH-BiblePlan-2025• Let us know if this message has influenced you by connecting with us using one of these options: • Website: https://vbph.church • Let us know you're coming: https://form.church/vgSQszyXdkGlOgqDFnG6 • Looking for more fellowship sermons? Check out TAKING THE LAND - CFM Sermon Podcast: https://takingthelandpodcast.com