In 1 Chronicles 22 and 23 David decides to build the house of God at this threshing floor. He makes preparations so that his son Solomon may build the house of God. David arranges for the stone and wood and workers to be ready. He also makes arrangements for the Levites and sons of Aaron to be the priests in the sanctuary. David tells Solomon about God’s word to him and encourages him to keep the faith. David commands the leaders of Israel to help Solomon in this task. David makes Solomon king over Israel.

This is a different story than the one in 1 Kings. David cannot help himself. He wants to provide a place of worship to the God who has shown him so much favor.

In Galatians 2 Paul continues to speak about his journey as an apostle. He relays an ongoing conversation he has been having with Jewish followers who believe that Gentiles must be circumcised in order to follow Christ. Paul claims that we are justified by faith in Christ not by doing works of the law. If justification can come only through the law then it nullifies the grace of God and Christ died for nothing. On the other hand he states that we have been crucified with Christ and now He lives in us. That life in Christ is not dependent upon the law.