2) The life of Solomon is both one of great accomplishment and great tragedy. The chapiters (ornamental tops) on the pillars had artistic representations of pomegranates and lilies. 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.. This was not only the time of the Feast of the Tabernacles but it also fell a Jubilee year and the fulfillment of the words of Moses! The LORD sends Fire from Heaven to consume the Sacrifices (7:1, compare with Elijah), -----B. -----OT: Temples are set apart for prayer and service to the LORD. ), -----D. The LORD establishes a covenant (7:17ff.). This was the place to meet Jehovah at the right time which was, daily, weekly, monthly, and especially yearly at the annual feast. 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. 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. This was an expansive and expensive undertaking. *****1Ki 8:5 And king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel, that were assembled unto him, were with him before the ark, sacrificing sheep and oxen, that could not be told nor numbered for multitude. It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. Dedication. 1Ki 8:20 And the LORD hath performed his word that he spake, and I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel. 3) Solomon was the son of David by Bathsheba. 13 For Solomon had made a bronze platform 7 feet [] long, 7 feet wide, and 4 feet [] high and put it in the court. "If thy people go out to WAR against their enemies by the . Further, there must be a reformation of conduct on the part of the offender. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Jo 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. 7 When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the Lord filled the [ a]temple. Rev 21:22 And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it. Mic 7:18 Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? And all the world will know that the LORD, He is God! God had promised David that the reign of King Solomon would be a time of peace for the nation of Israel! 8 At that time Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, all the tribal heads and the ancestral leaders of the Israelites before him at Jerusal God shows His approval in various ways, though the approval we seek is often not rooted in the answer we expect! When the temple was complete Solomon praised God before His people reminding them of His promises. 1Pe 2:14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. ----- 2. 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. If we need a time piece to know where we are in Biblical fulfillment, then we need only to look toward Israel! 1Sa 12:22 For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great names sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people. Solomon wrote the book of . *****1Ki 8:61 Let your heart therefore be perfect with the LORD our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day. The Church will be in glory, peace and rest. In an age when this is frequently misunderstood, it provides a valuable resource. These pillars, framing the entryway to the temple, bring to mind the 87th Psalm: The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.Glorious things arespoken of thee, O city of God. 1921). In our last lesson we saw part of the construction of the Temple and its furnishings. Solomon gave his best to God. Here are 3 key lessons from Solomon's prayer for wisdom that can give us spiritual wisdom, as well: 1. The temple that Solomon constructed in Jerusalem was a magnificent structure, and the day of its dedication was one of solemnity and reverence. 1 Kings 8:62-64 records the dedication of the temple. 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. 1Pe 2:17 Honour all men. 1Ki 8:10 And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD. I have said that the operative art is symbolized-that is to say, used as a symbol-in the speculative science. It consisted of five parts, the "House of the Forest of Lebanon," the "hall of pillars," the "Hall of Judgment," and a palace for him and one for Pharaoh's daughter. Solomon's words express the gratitude of the Lord's heart that He had been enabled to do His work, and that His saving presence with humanity was forever insured. Solomon dedicates the temple in Jerusalem. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 1) Success begins with a stable foundation - Solomon's first work after . Writing and Rewriting the Story of Solomon. 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. A Few Theological & Personal Statements from Solomon's Prayer, ----- B. That's in verse 3 and it's also restated in verse 7. ----- 1. 2nd) If we confess our sins, God is faithful to forgive our sins. Lessons from David and Solomon (b) The people must be convicted of the fact that they have violated divine law. If prayer could not change the outcome of things God would not teach us to pray! Adding 70 to 454, the year 524 B.C. Townsend and Boyd's commentary title this week's lesson "Solomon's Dedication Prayer". Boaz was the forefather of all the Kings of Judah. Rom 8:34 Who is he that condemneth? 1 Kings 8 - The Dedication of the Temple A. 16For now (AA)I have chosen and [d]sanctified this house, that My name may be there forever; and [e]My eyes and [f]My heart will be there perpetually. Isa 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified. Ask with confidence and boldness (cf. There's so much to learn from Solomon's life but let us look at three lessons we can learn today: 1. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Originally published in Tabletalk, our daily Bible study magazine. Interested in joining the Ligonier team? (3) Jehovah would build David a house! So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. 1) To provide a fixed place for all the Nation of Israel to worship. Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee (1 Chronicles 22:7-11).. Hebrews 4:14-16). If we will just study the Word of God we will be able to know how God deals with sin. The name Jachin suggests a promise that the kingly line would be established forever. First Kings 6:1-38 and chapters 78 describe the construction and dedication of Solomon's temple. Since God will not live in temples made by hands but only in temples that He constructs Himself, we that are saved have this same purpose, to be a witness of the glory of God to this world we live in! 22-53) flanked by blessing of the people (vv. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. After seven years, the temple was ready to be dedicated to Jehovah. Even when Israel grossly sinned, He would not forget His covenant with the people and with David (2 Chron. 2 Chronicles 2:1-18. Consecration will also be in order in the next age, though, owing to the changed government of the world, consecration will no longer, as now, mean unto death, but on the contrary, it will be unto life; for with the close of the reign of evil comes the end of pain, sorrow, and death, except upon evildoers. Solomon's dedicatory prayer ( 2 Chronicles 6:12-42) closely follows 1 Kings 8:22-53. This page presents the rationale for considering it as a Pinpointed Lunar Sabbath, and discusses several objections. 7:117). but ye have made it a den of thieves. As David sat in his house David said toNathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an houseof cedars, but the ark of the covenant of theLORD remaineth under curtains. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. When we become part of the family of God, He will never leave us or forsake us! 8:61. It was not just the building itself that was dedicated for God's use. Heb 7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. If they sin against youfor there is no one who does not sinand you are angry with them and give them to an enemy, so that they are carried away captive to the land of the enemy, far off or near, yet if they turn their heart in the land to which they have been carried captive, and repent and plead with you in the land of their captors, saying, We have sinned and have acted perversely and wickedly, if they repent with all their mind and with all their heart in the land of their enemies, who carried them captive, and pray to you toward their land, which you gave to their fathers, the city that you have chosen, and the house that I have built for your name, then hear in heaven your dwelling place their prayer and their plea, and maintain their cause and forgive your people who have sinned against you, and all their transgressions that they have committed against you, and grant them compassion in the sight of those who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them (1 Kings 8:44-50, ESV). But we must remember that the Lord meets His people wherever they come together for worship. 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. The burnt offerings, meal offerings, and peace offerings that Solomon presented were free-will offerings. The temple that Solomon constructed in Jerusalem was a magnificent . Solomon emphasized that acknowledgement of wrong would be expected. He was a widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass; and he was filled with wisdom, and . Through the building of Solomon's palace of judgment and the Temple, God reveals seven timely lessons for . God said the way to get restored after wickedness Israel would have to return to the Lord with all their heart and all their soul, even if they were in the land of their enemies! Solomon and the people of Israel were gathered in the court of the temple at Jerusalem. It was the building, all the furniture, all the vessels, all the altars, and all the tools that were a part of this glorious Temple. It was a time of national revival and we need this in America today! For many years, Solomon fulfilled his part of the covenant. 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. ----- 4. 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. The time for sin offerings will have been in the past. 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. David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God: But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight. Listen to the pleas of your servant and of your people Israel, when they pray toward this place. Another word for this "dedication" would be "sanctification". Defeat by an Enemy (6:24-26), ----------4. He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever. (1 Chronicles 17:1-5,9,10,12,15). 1 Chron. Three recurring words for sin or types of sin in the Old Testament: ----- SIN ([ch]ata) - 'Missing the mark' - most general of the three. Israel has been restored as a nation and as small and as vulnerable as they are, Israel stands firmly and boldly before the world. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. ), the fourth year of the reign of Solomon, and was completed in about 7 years, in the year 3000 (1014 B.C.). (1) David was not permitted to build the temple. 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. Another word for this dedication would be sanctification. Deu 16:16 Three times in a year shall all thy males appear before the LORD thy God in the place which he shall choose; in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles: and they shall not appear before the LORD empty: Having trouble logging into your account? Solomon was dedicating the new Temple to the Lord. It was also the time of the Jubilee that is considered the acceptable year of the Lord: Isa 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; Authors Index. ----- TRANSGRESSION (pesha) - 'Crossing over' into rebellion. 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.. What, therefore, was the remedy to be (at least in part) for pardon? He used the finest gold, silver, wood, and stone. Understanding the sign. 62-66). Rom 1:3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; If they sin, he says; more likely, the sense actually is, when they sin, for they surely will. This is unusual because only the Priests were authorized to offer sacrifices. Create a "special and holy" place in your classroom where children can pray and talk about how holy and special God is. Reading the names Jachin and Boaz with the temple in the middle, suggests the following sentence: He (God) Will Firmly Establish the Temple In Strength. This is a beautiful promise that the temple class has been designed by God and will be granted full power and authority. 2Jn 1:7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. I also stressed that this event was a worship experience. This principle is evidenced in the following citations. Prayer should lead to these things as well as spiritual rejuvenation, increased trust, peace that passes all understanding. It is fitting to build church sanctuaries for these gatherings, as they help form our expectations for meeting God in worship. 21And as for (AG)this [h]house, which [i]is exalted, everyone who passes by it will be (AH)astonished and say, (AI)Why has the Lord done thus to this land and this house? 22Then they will answer, Because they forsook the Lord God of their fathers, who brought them out of the land of Egypt, and embraced other gods, and worshiped them and served them; therefore He has brought all this calamity on them. . *****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: Part II. Your donation gift(s) are very much appreciated and may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes. Solomon Dedicates the Temple. The Reign of King Solomon pictures the Millennial Age because, like Solomon. Num 3:30 And the chief of the house of the father of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel. (c) They are required to be sorrowful for having rebelled against the holy God. 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. 50+ premium resources (>$2,400 value!). What God speaks with His mouth, God accomplishes with His hands. God told David that he would not be permitted to build the place of worship. Elements of each are present in this prayer, but some are more implicit than explicit. 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. 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. Notice also the double use of all, which obviously emphasizes the comprehensive nature of ones change. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. America is divided because we do not follow the statutes and the commandments of God! 1Co 6:19 What? Col 1:10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Being able to get our prayers answered is the will of God! The altar built in Solomon's Temple was made of cedar and gold. Praying toward the temple was a tangible way that the people focused their attention on the Lord. Temple of Jerusalem, either of two temples that were the centre of worship and national identity in ancient Israel. If we will just keep the two royal commandments of the Lord Jesus Christ. 28:1568). The Pursuit That Pleases God Vikram Pimplekar 1 Kings 3. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Gal 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Solomon realized that prayer changes things! Love the brotherhood. The temple was not a confining space for the Lord but a place where people could fellowship with Him in a special way in the land He gifted them in His grace. This was the place to learn how to approach God in the proper way. So now it was time to dedicate this marvelous Temple. The hope of Israel is the ultimate restoration of all things under the Messiah! 28 tells us that the preparation for Solomon's temple was so important to David that he called on a large assembly to announce his plans: "Daivd summoned all the officials of Israel to assemble at Jerusalem" (1 Chron 28:1a NIV). 7When (B)Solomon had finished praying, (C)fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and (D)the glory of the Lord filled the [a]temple. 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. It was in Jerusalem where God chose to have the Temple that was built by Solomon. Consider now, for the Lord has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be courageous and act.". As a believer, you are also part of Jesus' holy priesthood (1 Pet. Abbreviations. 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! know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? Preparation. God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood (1 Chronicles 28:3). 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? 8(L)At that time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great assembly (M)from the entrance of Hamath to (N)the[c] Brook of Egypt. Not one Word out of the mouth of God will ever fail! And in another parallel it is Gods presence in each believer. The Gospel Age is a sacrificial age blood is being shed! Solomon decided to build a temple for God and a house for himself. -----Now: We are Temples of the Holy Spirit (cf. Watch for confirmations with discernment. Solomon's Dedication of the Temple. With the nation of Israel observing his actions, Solomon had prayed directly to the Lord. Solomon was very careful to give God the glory for what he had accomplished. We must also certainly never forget that when God makes promises, God uses people to fulfill those promises during this time of Gods Grace! The temple was to be associated with peace, not war. King Hiram rejoiced at this news and said, "Blessed be the Lord this great day, which hath given unto David a wise son over his great people" ( 1 Kings 5:7 ). In this week's lesson, we will learn about Solomon. So, while Solomon built the house, it's God who consecrated it. King David had made the mistake of moving the Ark in his own way the first time and not obeying the Word of God and it had caused the death of a good man, Solomon was not about to make that same mistake. When we come together to worship we must remember why we came to the House of God for it must be to worship God, by the Holy Spirit and through His Son Jesus. The scripture text comes from 1 Kings 8:22-30, 52-53. 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! Thus, in this prayer of Solomon, confession and repentance are bound to be done and are more implicit. In Solomon's dedication prayer he asked for God's blessings, making nine specific petitions to God. 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. Curiously, these pillars are named! Rom 1:2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) Mar 11:15 And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; Next, Solomons prayer reflects a proper understanding of what the Lords presence in the temple would mean. We can know that our prayers will be answered if we belong to God! Fear God. (v. 1) Solomon assigned workers for the projects. Mat 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. By consulting the Calendar Generator there are two consecutive years that have the 9th of Av as a Sabbath; 524 and 523 B.C. Solomon wanted to build the temple out of the best materials possible. Isa 61:2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; 2023 Fortify Your Faith Foundation. Solomon was given a tremendous responsibility and Solomon failed! He opens his speech with the words "The Lord has said he would dwell in fog" (I Kings 8:12), but immediately adds "I have built you an exalted house, a place for you to dwell in forever" (8 . 1 Chronicles 28:10. Lesson 52 1 Kings 8: Dedication of the Temple; The Story. The Temple of Solomon could only be dedicated one time. (LogOut/ 2(E)And the priests could not enter the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lords house. All rights reserved. Genuine repentance involves a change of conduct. Let us now inquire, as the subject of the present essay, how this is done . Solomon literally had everything but he blew it after he chose an adulterous lifestyle chasing after women rather than staying faithful to God and His wife. SOLOMON'S TEMPLE DEDICATED ON THE JUBILEE This article takes the yearly progression of time as compiled by Dr. E.W. The result of this divinely orchestrated procedure is this. -----C. Today, Christians are Temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19). (1). Categories: 2015 Issues, 2015-September/October. Daniel 9:5; Psalm 106:6). The use of three terms may be designed to emphasize the plenitude of Israels wrongs. We know that Jesus Christ also used this same passage when He began His ministry. 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. Selah. And wickedness suggests the idea of guilt in the violation of law civil, ethical, or religious. Valerius Coucke. And so the Temple became a place where the divine glory of God is revealed to His people and just as Solomon establish his royal residence in sight of this Temple, the Lord Jesus will one day establish His residence in the New Jerusalem and become our Temple. We need to walk in the statutes of the Lord, the royal law of Jesus Christ. *other, Observations from Solomon's Temple Dedication, Originally given at New Hope Christian Fellowship (Assembly of God), Mundelein, IL. In addition, there is an interesting visual context of the pillars on either side of the temple. Our main Bible passages will focus on 1 Kings 3-8. Walking worthy of the Lord Jesus is being in the will of God! 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. It is interesting to note that non-Israelites, i.e. Solomon's Temple Building and Its Divine Approval in Biblical Historiographies. America is divided because our national leaders do not accept the Word of God as the basic tool for humanity! The following entry appears on pp. Solomon recognized that Jehovah God rules all His creation and has complete provincial control of all nature and all of Heaven. Consecration must always be a voluntary presentation of ones powers, and hence this is represented in some of the sacrifices after the Atonement Day (Tabernacle Shadows, page 94). The second part (3-11) includes events from Solomon's rule and tells how famous and rich he was. Furthermore the LORD will build thee an house. I will also make you very rich. The Bible's description of Solomon's Temple (also called The First Temple) suggests that the inside ceiling was was 180 feet long, 90 feet wide, and 50 feet high.
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