The Builder and the Building - 1 Kings 5:1–6:38 | June 9, 2026

Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Sheryl Daughety for today's reading in 1 Kings 5-6. The group digs into the construction of Solomon's Temple, uncovering what it means to pursue excellence for the Kingdom, why God does His deepest work in us off-site and out of sight, and how to keep God at the center when the building gets all the attention. Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 5:1–6:38 - Solomon partners with King Hiram of Tyre, organizes tens of thousands of workers, and finishes every stone off-site so no hammer or chisel is heard at the Temple. Mid-construction, God interrupts with a simple reminder: obedience matters more than architecture. In This Episode: Common grace and partnerships - pursuing excellence for God without compromising convictions The silence at the Temple and what it reveals about God's hidden, preparatory work in our lives How to love God more than the structures we build in His name 1 Kings 6:11-13 - why obedience is the true dwelling place of God Key Quote: "God is more interested in the obedience of the builder than the beauty of the building." - Pastor Stephen Mizell One Single Story is a daily weekday podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, offering brief conversational lessons from the One Year Bible reading plan. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe for new episodes every weekday. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #FirstKings #SolomonsTemple #OldTestament