The Glory of the Lord Filled the Temple What is glorious sign to witness when the glory of the LORD filled the magnificent temple (v2)! It was an exciting, new chapter in Jews history. The temple was one of the most magnificent building at that time, they could see the glory of God filled the … Read more
Description of the Temple Illustration of Solomon’s Temple (from ESV Study Bible) The Temples of God The Tabernacle: The house of God in Israel for 400 years was only a tent. Most of the time it stood at Shiloh after entering canaan, and later it was in Gibeon (2 Chro 1:3). See Exodus chapter 25-40 … Read more
Seek His Kingdom First v7: [That night God appeared to Solomon…] God appeared to Solomon because Solomon has the heart for God. He led the leaders of Israel to Gibeon to offer 1000 burn offerings to God (v6). v12: [I will also give you wealth, riches and honor…] God did not only give Solomon wisdom and … Read more
Give Willingly to the LORD for all comes from the LORD (v1-20) The temple of the Lord is built with gold, silver, bronze, iron and various precious stones (v2). In NT, we are God’s temple: [Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you?] (1 Cor 3:16). Are … Read more
Plans for Building the Temple v1: David called all his leaders into Jerusalem for the announcement of building the temple. v2: It is interested that David called the leaders his brothers and his people. By calling the leaders who serve under him brothers, he put himself on the same level as them, even though he is … Read more
