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: Your donation gift(s) are very much appreciated and may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes. The Temple was never to be just for the people of Israel but for all people. Solomons prayer at the time of the dedication of the Jewish Temple is a remarkable piece of literature. Lev. Understanding the sign. Isa 28:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. The Temple of Solomon could never be perfect. -----C. Today, Christians are Temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19). And king Solomon sent and fectched Hiram out of Tyre. And, God will always provide the things that meets His will for our lives! is the first possible year for the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple. 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. 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 Dedicates the Temple. Location. Num 3:32 And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be chief over the chief of the Levites, and have the oversight of them that keep the charge of the sanctuary. Rom 6:13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. Regarding the preparation of the stones of the temple, we read an interesting fact in 1Kings 6:7, And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.. You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. 1217; 2 Sam. The temple was one of the most beautiful structures of ancient times. 1st) Psa 66:18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: If we have not repented then we can be sure God will not hear our prayer! This page presents the rationale for considering it as a Pinpointed Lunar Sabbath, and discusses several objections. (b) The people must be convicted of the fact that they have violated divine law. Authors Index. And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of God (1 Chronicles 22:2). (v. 1) Solomon assigned workers for the projects. Another word for this "dedication" would be "sanctification". God shows His approval in various ways, though the approval we seek is often not rooted in the answer we expect! Categories: 2015 Issues, 2015-September/October. Solomon started building the temple. 1 Chronicles 28:10. Known as an ambitious builder of public works, Solomon's crowning achievement was the building of the Temple. (2) The two structures represent the Church in her two conditions. Joshua had seen the same thing as Solomon was seeing. It had an altar, and there were offerings on it. Each individual will be given a work to do which will reflect that preparation. 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. Heb 7:24 But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. And all these things come about when we pray. Solomon's Power, Wealth, and Wisdom Terry Tyler . Nave's Topical Index. 1 Kings 8:62-64 records the dedication of the temple. When the temple was complete Solomon praised God before His people reminding them of His promises. . Not in Temples made with hands (6:18). Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of . The temple was to be associated with peace, not war. Thus the persecutors of the body, as did the persecutors of the Head, are cooperating to fulfill the divine plan in a manner they little suspect (Reprint 4813). The participation of non-Israelite strangers suggests that the world plays an important part in the preparation of the Church. Until the first temple was destroyed by the Babylonians some four hundred years later, in 586 BC, sacrifice was the . 28:1568). The long-cherished plan of David to erect a temple to the Lord, Solomon wisely carried out. Even when Israel grossly sinned, He would not forget His covenant with the people and with David (2 Chron. That's in verse 3 and it's also restated in verse 7. (3) Yet, King Solomon offered peace and burnt offerings seemingly with God's full approval. Solomon gave his best to God. Having trouble logging into your account? God had promised David that the reign of King Solomon would be a time of peace for the nation of Israel! turn47a] with all their mind and with all their heart (48). 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. For many years, Solomon fulfilled his part of the covenant. 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. Adding 70 to 454, the year 524 B.C. I have said that the operative art is symbolized-that is to say, used as a symbol-in the speculative science. Since Solomon represents Jesus and the Church in glory, we see illustrated the fact that Jesus and the Church will accept the sacrifices of the people in the Kingdom. ), the fourth year of the reign of Solomon, and was completed in about 7 years, in the year 3000 (1014 B.C.). Jos 23:14 And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. God occupied the Temple in the presence of a thick cloud and the dedication continued. Watch for confirmations with discernment. The natural question is, Why was David not permitted to build the temple? The answer comes from Jehovah. (b) The Temple pictures her future spirit born condition wherein she shall possess her spiritual body and the divine nature (1Corinthians 13:10, 2 Peter 1:4). 5King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand bulls and one hundred and twenty thousand sheep. Solomon recognized that Jehovah God rules all His creation and has complete provincial control of all nature and all of Heaven. We need to remember that this entire Temple complex was designed to house the Ark of the Covenant and only then to become a house of prayer! The first part (1-2) tells about the last years of King David's life and how his son Solomon became the king of Israel. The pomegranates signify that God had already recognized their fruitfulness and the lilies represent the beauty and fragrance of their characters. (c) They are required to be sorrowful for having rebelled against the holy God. We need to keep all the commandments of God and see that no man-made laws are written that go against the statutes of God. 1Jn 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Solomon's palace takes about twice as long to finish (13 years) as the temple. And We Must Then Sacrifice Ourselves To The Lord! His father, David, had also set aside materials for the building of the temple. Thousands of skilled men and women worked on the temple. The Ark of the Covenant is brought to the temple. We must also certainly never forget that when God makes promises, God uses people to fulfill those promises during this time of Gods Grace! SOLOMON'S TEMPLE DEDICATED (DATED) ON THE JUBILEE Scripture verses are NKJV; words in brackets [ ] were added by Bible translators; words in parenthesis ( ) and any underlining is my emphasis.. 4) God told David that Solomon would be king and that Solomon would build the temple ( 1 Chronicles 22:9-11 ). Johann Georg Platzer. Exo 13:21 And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night: Today in our churches it is that presence of the Holy Spirit! "If thy people go out to WAR against their enemies by the . Num 3:31 And their charge shall be the ark, and the table, and the candlestick, and the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary wherewith they minister, and the hanging, and all the service thereof. (2) Jehovah would eventually plant Israel to be moved no more. The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. The Church will be in glory, peace and rest. (2). Honour the king. And as King Solomon enclosed the walls with boards of cedar, so he fixed on them plates of gold, which had sculptures upon them; so that the whole temple shined, and dazzled the eyes of such as entered, by the splendor of the gold that was on every side of them. 6:2628, NKJV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, 2nd Edition, Comfort Print: Growing in Knowledge and Understanding of God Through His Word, NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People. He said to me, 'Your son Solomon is the one who shall build My house and My courts; for I have chosen him to be a son to Me, and I will be a father to him. 1Ki 8:46 If they sin against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives unto the land of the enemy, far or near; 1Ki 8:9 There was nothing in the ark save the two tables of stone, which Moses put there at Horeb, when the LORD made a covenant with the children of Israel, when they came out of the land of Egypt. It is interesting to note, however, that Solomon offered no sin offerings! 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. As I recently read through his story again, I noticed eleven practical life lessons. They suggest the Lord's . Denomination: This action joined Israel's . Because the temple represents The Christ in glory during the Millennial Age, we would expect that these prominent pillars represent some aspect of the Kingdom work. Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days. Dedication (King Solomon's dedication and prayer in 1 Kings 7-8)Lesson 5: Queen of Sheba (Queen of Sheba visited King Solomon in 1 Kings 9-10)Lesson 6: Manipulation (Death of King Solomon in 1 Kings 11-12) Lesson 7: Disobedience (Man of God killed for disobedience in 1 Kings 13-14)Lesson 8: Grandmother (Abijam and Asa reigned in 3) This was the place that was to be a type of the buildings that God would build. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 1Ki 8:48 And so return unto thee with all their heart, and with all their soul, in the land of their enemies, which led them away captive, and pray unto thee toward their land, which thou gavest unto their fathers, the city which thou hast chosen, and the house which I have built for thy name: To repent is to bethink, which is to recall to the mind. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. God was telling the Israelites that he was present with them. America is divided because we do not follow the statutes and the commandments of God! It is particularly significant as a lexicon definition of sorts of what is involved in genuine repentance. God cannot be confined to a particular space, but He does meet with His people in particular spaces. (LogOut/ Primary. 1Co 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are Gods. If they sin, he says; more likely, the sense actually is, when they sin, for they surely will. No one can take the Lords forgiveness for granted, nor can one expect Heavens tolerance while he is planning to repeat the same sins for which he seeks pardon, as soon as opportunity presents itself. Solomon was dedicating the new Temple to the Lord. We can see that a godly national leader can have a tremendous impact on the any nation. The term is found five times in this temple-dedication prayer. And if all the good things will always come true, then all the bad things will certainly be true when we ignore the Word of God! 85-99 of the 1869 edition of "The Symbolism of Freemasonry" by Albert G. Mackey. If we will just study the Word of God we will be able to know how God deals with sin. 4(H)Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the Lord. America is divided because our national leaders do not accept the Word of God as the basic tool for humanity! (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 cloud was the symbol of the divine presence of the Lord and a symbol of Gods acceptance of the Temple as a place of worship. God will simply not ever do anything that goes against His own nature! -----Now: We are Temples of the Holy Spirit (cf. Sin offerings were done and accepted before the glorification of the great antitypical Solomon. 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. 1Jn 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. But this portion of the prayer also recognizes that Davids descendants would have to remain faithful to God in order to continue enjoying the full blessings of the Lord (vv. Rom 1:2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) Thanksgiving Series Day 3: Solomon and the Dedication of the Temple. God in His Goodness and His Grace had made a covenant with David concerning his family and this House of God. Part I. (a) The Tabernacle pictures the Church in her present condition, yet in the flesh, in a spirit begotten condition, possessing the treasure of the New Creation in earthen vessels (2 Corinthians 4:7, 5:17).