lessons from solomon's temple dedication

The details are thrilling, but from an architectural standpoint, they are insufficient to make a comprehensive reproduction of the temple. While the context under review pertains initially to the circumstance of the ancient Jews and their relationship to Jehovah, the principles therein are echoed throughout the New Testament. 2 Chronicles 3:1. Solomon and the people of Israel were gathered in the court of the temple at Jerusalem. Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (LogOut/ The temple, then, is a beautiful type of the glorious work of blessing the world by a sanctified group of individuals who have undergone the chiseling and polishing experiences of this life. After King David's capture of Jerusalem, however, the Ark was moved to that city. 1Ki 8:47 Yet if they shall bethink themselves in the land whither they were carried captives, and repent, and make supplication unto thee in the land of them that carried them captives, saying, We have sinned, and have done perversely, we have committed wickedness; (LogOut/ *****1Ki 8:33 When thy people Israel be smitten down before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee, and shall turn again to thee, and confess thy name, and pray, and make supplication unto thee in this house: The Lord blesses Solomon with wisdom, riches, and honor ( 3:10-15 ). The temple was a beautiful place that God instructed Solomon to build to represent the holiness of his presence. God told David that he would not be permitted to build the place of worship. Isa 56:8 The Lord GOD which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, Yet will I gather others to him, beside those that are gathered unto him. The word forgive [derived from the Heb.slh is used in the Old Testament only of that which issues from the Lord. Walking worthy of the Lord Jesus is being in the will of God! So the king and all the children of Israel dedicated the house of the LORD. IK.7:1-12 After, or perhaps during, the building of the Temple, Solomon spent 13 years constructing the several buildings of his palace complex. 2) The life of Solomon is both one of great accomplishment and great tragedy. Categories: 2015 Issues, 2015-September/October. 4(H)Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the Lord. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. Thanksgiving, Supplication, Prayer, Adoration, Prayer How To, Worship General, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. Heb 7:24 But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. In our last lesson we saw part of the construction of the Temple and its furnishings. It was not just the building itself that was dedicated for Gods use. Initially there is the recognition of Israels propensity to transgress. (Used 12x in 2 Chronicles 6 alone), -----C. Forgiveness (6:21, 25, 27, 30, 39), ----------1. Mar 11:16 And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple. What does this say of the rather common modern tradition (even among the people of God) that advocates the notion one in a sinful condition may ask the Lords pardon, but remain firmly fixed in the status quo. Romans 12:1)! When the priests did this, the whole temple filled with a cloud. 2Jn 1:7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. We know that Jesus Christ also used this same passage when He began His ministry. Sure He is the God of Israel but He is also the God of joy of all those that believe but also the God of wrath to all those that do not believe! Solomons prayer of dedication for the temple in 2 Chronicles 6:1242 is theologically rich and specifically connects Gods presence in the temple with the Davidic monarchy and its rule over Israel. Verse Concepts. And may these words of mine, which I have offered in supplication before the LORD, be close to the LORD our God day and night, that He may provide for His servant and for His people Israel, according to each day's needs 8:60. to the end that all the peoples of the earth may know that the LORD alone is God, there is no other. And listen from heaven your dwelling place, and when you hear, forgive (v. 21). They would be obliged to turn their heart, or to repent (47). It contains an important discussion of the nature of genuine repentance. 1Ki 8:59 And let these my words, wherewith I have made supplication before the LORD, be nigh unto the LORD our God day and night, that he maintain the cause of his servant, and the cause of his people Israel at all times, as the matter shall require: The Church will be in glory, peace and rest. This illustrates that the preparation of the Church occurs before its glorious reign! The World will be in awe of the rulers! Herald Magazine Index Sorted by Theme, Article Title and Author, https://herald-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015_09-10_09_lessons-from-solomons-temple.mp3. Not Allah, not Confucius, not Buddha, not any other false thing! 30:110). And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: No, there is no other god like unto the LORD! Rom 1:3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; This can help us to appreciate the value of these experiences, knowing that Jesus, the antitypical David, has gathered together the precise combination of strangers to help us in our quest of Christ-like character. Now Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the chief fathers of the children of Israel, to King Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the City of David, which is Zion. Let us now inquire, as the subject of the present essay, how this is done . And as brother Buddy can attest to, it would have taken a great skill to assemble material that was custom made and processed in so many different places. 2) To provide a central place where all the tribes of Israel could assemble at the time of the three feast as directed by God to preserve the unity of Israel. Townsend and Boyd's commentary title this week's lesson "Solomon's Dedication Prayer". It is introduced by the procession of the ark (vv. 8:59. (1-2) All of Israel assembles at Jerusalem. (v. 2) Remember that the major planning for the Temple had already been accomplished by David (designing the architecture, gathering the supplies, and enlisting the personnel). This prayer is found in 2 Chronicles 6:14-42. The temple was to be associated with peace, not war. Once the ark of the covenant was placed in the temple (2 Chron. strangers, were used in the preparation work of the temple. The importance of wisdom goes beyond just knowledge. Mic 7:19 He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea. Exo 40:34 Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. This was the place to meet Jehovah at the right time which was, daily, weekly, monthly, and especially yearly at the annual feast. 1Ki 8:51 For they be thy people, and thine inheritance, which thou broughtest forth out of Egypt, from the midst of the furnace of iron: How do we know that God will hear our prayers? Then Solomon prayed and dedicated the temple to the Lord. While Solomon built this to be a house of prayer, it was God who made it actually function as such by consecrating it. It was the crown jewel of Jerusalem, and the center of worship to the Lord. 1Ki 8:34 Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy people Israel, and bring them again unto the land which thou gavest unto their fathers. Yet, King Solomon offered peace and burnt offerings seemingly with Gods full approval. The Temple was begun in the year of the World 2992 (1012 B.C. Jos 23:15 Therefore it shall come to pass, that as all good things are come upon you, which the LORD your God promised you; so shall the LORD bring upon you all evil things, until he have destroyed you from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you. I have said that the operative art is symbolized-that is to say, used as a symbol-in the speculative science. 30 "Listen to the entreaty of your servant and of all your people Israel; whenever they pray in this place, listen from the place where you reside in heaven; and when you hear, forgive. 1Ki 8:50 And forgive thy people that have sinned against thee, and all their transgressions wherein they have transgressed against thee, and give them compassion before them who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them: For many years, Solomon fulfilled his part of the covenant. Don't allow worldliness to affect your marriage. He prays best in public who prays most in private. Bible Students recognize frequent lessons associated with names in the Bible, and it is so here also. The word is one that expresses pardon for a wayward child of God as a result of his love, mercy, and compassion towards a sinful person, as the conditions of such are met. 28:1568). And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD to his place, into the oracle of the house, to the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubim. 18:38; 1 Chr. When it was finished, God's glory descended on it like a cloud and the whole of Israel celebrated and worshipped God. I think if you read it you will agree it is one of the most astonishing prayers in the Bible. Location. When we gather for worship, the Lord meets with us, and we enjoy His presence. All these things are just as true for the nation of Israel! Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem in mount Moriah, where the LORD appeared unto David his father, in the place that David had prepared in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. Solomon's Temple Building and Its Divine Approval in Biblical Historiographies. The God of the Old Testament is the same God of the New Testament! This is a God who enters into communion with His people. (b) The people must be convicted of the fact that they have violated divine law. *****1Ki 8:57 The LORD our God be with us, as he was with our fathers: let him not leave us, nor forsake us: This is consistent with the fact that the two pillars were made of copper (mistranslated brass), because copper represents perfect humanity. It took seven years from start to finish in the construction of the Temple, not for the lack of skills but only because of the lack of modern machinery. 6:4042). On this day of dedication Solomon acted as King and High Priest in other words a royal priest, a priest that sat on a throne! True prayer is a soul that knows who his true Father is and pours out his heart in loving devotion! November 2020 Series on Thanksgiving - for more information and an outline see here. . In 2 Chronicles 6:12-17 Solomon brings up God's promise to David and asks for its fulfillment. 3:16; 6:19). Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?(1 Corinthians 3:16). *other, Observations from Solomon's Temple Dedication, Originally given at New Hope Christian Fellowship (Assembly of God), Mundelein, IL. 1Jn 2:1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. The natural question is, Why was David not permitted to build the temple? The answer comes from Jehovah. To the Church, the Ark emphasizes the Person of Jesus Christ just as the Mercy Seat portrayed by the Cross, emphasizes the Purpose of Jesus Christ! Solomon emphasized that acknowledgement of wrong would be expected. Interested in joining the Ligonier team? Thousands of skilled men and women worked on the temple. ), -----A. 14-21, 54-61). The sinner must also pray to God for pardon (48b). He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. There's so much to learn from Solomon's life but let us look at three lessons we can learn today: 1. 1Ki 8:63 And Solomon offered a sacrifice of peace offerings, which he offered unto the LORD, two and twenty thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep. 7:117). All rights reserved. Bullinger through use of scriptures in the Old and New Testament, showing that the 480 years of I Kings 6:1 did not constitute an unbroken passage of time from the exodus to Solomon's beginning of the temple. Wayne Jackson. Figures. Then Nathan said unto David, Do all that is in thineheart; for God is with thee. Solomon succeeds his father, David, as king, and follows the Lord. So now it was time to dedicate this marvelous Temple. This is a sign to the Born Again Christian that we are also to stand boldly before the world! The pure truth of the Lord is that He provides the needs that we require daily. Scriptures: Solomon's prayer at the time of the dedication of the Jewish Temple is a remarkable piece of literature. Daniel 9:5; Psalm 106:6). -----A. 10(P)On the twenty-third day of the seventh month he sent the people away to their tents, joyful and glad of heart for the good that the Lord had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel. 1Pe 2:17 Honour all men. The Hebrew term conveys the idea of hearing with a view to forgiveness and assistance. The Gospel Age is a sacrificial age blood is being shed! Just as Moses had been awestruck by this obvious sign of the presence of God, so it was with all of Israel this day of the Temple dedication. 1Jn 1:10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Solomon was very careful to give God the glory for what he had accomplished. The temple was one of the most beautiful structures of ancient times. B. Solomon's prayer posture. If we walk in His ways, then all the world will know that the LORD, He is God! Neither Jesus nor the church will actually be visible to the world, but will be seen only in the sense of mental perception. Another word for this "dedication" would be "sanctification". The pillar on the right (facing the temple from in front) is named Jachin and the one of the left is named Boaz. What, therefore, was the remedy to be (at least in part) for pardon? The use of three terms may be designed to emphasize the plenitude of Israels wrongs. Standard Lesson Commentary titles this week's lesson "Solomon Seeks God's Blessing". The Cherubim in the Holy of Holies faced the Holy Place where the congregation were, as a sign that they also observed the ministry of Gods people. NKJV, Spirit-Filled Life Bible, Third Edition, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Kingdom Equipping Through the Power of the Word, NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version. 1Pe 1:12 Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into. Rev 11:19 And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail. Chapter 14. 1 Kings 7:15-22 provides a description of one of the prominent features of the temple. They are 1 Kings, chapters 5 through 8 and 2 Chronicles, chapters 2 through 7. Denomination: 1Ki 8:56 Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant. Mat 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.