Praying toward the temple was a tangible way that the people focused their attention on the Lord. They would be obliged to turn their heart, or to repent (47). Solomon recognized that Jehovah God rules all His creation and has complete provincial control of all nature and all of Heaven. *****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. 2 Chronicles 3:1. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. . Townsend and Boyd's commentary title this week's lesson "Solomon's Dedication Prayer". It was not Solomon that had caused this to happen as much as it was his father King David. For the LORD to Hear! Solomon succeeds his father, David, as king, and follows the Lord. 1Ki 8:62 And the king, and all Israel with him, offered sacrifice before the LORD. So lets see the dedication process for the Temple of Solomon and relate what we see to each Christian. Moses taught the children of Israel with these words: Deu 6:5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. This is unusual because only thePriests were authorized to offer sacrifices. ), the fourth year of the reign of Solomon, and was completed in about 7 years, in the year 3000 (1014 B.C.). This was the place to offer sacrifices, the blood atonement, the propitiation. Solomons prayer at the time of the dedication of the Jewish Temple is a remarkable piece of literature. Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?(1 Corinthians 3:16). Therefore honor God with your body. When we become part of the family of God, He will never leave us or forsake us! Solomons Temple is an example of how God used ancient Israel to point to greater realities. God had promised David that the reign of King Solomon would be a time of peace for the nation of Israel! 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. And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her. 1Ki 8:58 That he may incline our hearts unto him, to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and his statutes, and his judgments, which he commanded our fathers. Second Chronicles 6:14-42, a very long prayer! 1 Kings 8 - The Dedication of the Temple A. This was the place to meet the Priests, the intermediary between Jehovah and the people. It is by prayer that we have communion with God. If we need a time piece to know where we are in Biblical fulfillment, then we need only to look toward Israel! The temple was to be associated with peace, not war. With the nation of Israel observing his actions, Solomon had prayed directly to the Lord. The priests took their positions, as did the Levites with the Lord's musical . 1) Success begins with a stable foundation - Solomon's first work after . If prayer could not change the outcome of things God would not teach us to pray! Interested in joining the Ligonier team? "Solomon's Prayer of Dedication" 2 Chronicles 6:12-21 www.WORDFORLIFESAYS.com Please Note: All lesson verses and titles are based on International Sunday School Lesson/Uniform Series 2014 by the Lesson Committee, but all content/commentary written within is original to wordforlifesays.com unless properly quoted/cited. 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. Heb 7:24 But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. 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). (1-2) All of Israel assembles at Jerusalem. 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 2 Chronicles 6, 2 Chronicles 6:12-7:4, Hebrews 4:14-16, Philippians 4, Romans 12:1, Sermon Topics: If we have confessed our sins we can be sure that God is listening to our prayers. 1Co 4:9 For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. And if you obey me, you will have a long life.'. Here are 3 key lessons from Solomon's prayer for wisdom that can give us spiritual wisdom, as well: 1. 6:18). Repentance is a complete change of mind followed with a complete change of direction! Lev. The Dedication of Solomon's Temple. 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! Its closing centers on God's "help" when the nation goes to war. LESSONS ON PRAYER, SOLOMON, ANSWERED! 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).. (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). Furthermore the LORD will build thee an house. 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. As at the dedication of the tabernacle by Moses, the temple is filled with a cloud marking the divine presence (5:13-14; Exodus 40:34-38 ). 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. This was the place to learn how to approach God in the proper way. Used by permission. 2023 Fortify Your Faith Foundation. The LORD is Globally LORD (6:33), -----On a platform (so all could participate), -----Lifted/spread out his hands (dependence, personal inadequacy), -----A. 1 Kings 8:62-64 records the dedication of the temple. *****1Ki 8:11 So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of the LORD. Bible Students recognize frequent lessons associated with names in the Bible, and it is so here also. Solomon spent a great price in building the first Temple but God paid an even greater price for the living temples He builds with the blood of His Son Jesus! The highest point on the Temple that King Solomon built was actually 120 cubits tall (about 20 stories or about 207 feet). If you read on through the verse, you come to understand that there was actually quite an assembly . 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. I also stressed that this event was a worship experience. 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. The details are thrilling, but from an architectural standpoint, they are insufficient to make a comprehensive reproduction of the temple. Lessons from David and Solomon Another word for this "dedication" would be "sanctification". 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. This lesson is in two parts. 1Pe 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. Locusts & Grasshoppers (6:28). Rom 6:14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. Authors Index. (2). 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. (2) The two structures represent the Church in her two conditions. but ye have made it a den of thieves. This lesson is an adaptation from the Gospel Project lesson on this Scripture passage. The term is found five times in this temple-dedication prayer. 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. It is fitting to build church sanctuaries for these gatherings, as they help form our expectations for meeting God in worship. The natural question is, Why was David not permitted to build the temple? The answer comes from Jehovah. It was in Jerusalem where God chose to have the Temple that was built by Solomon. This is unusual because only the Priests were authorized to offer sacrifices. 9And on the eighth day they held a (O)sacred assembly, for they observed the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. A nation that knows Jehovah God will truly be blessed and they will know it! V.22a ""Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the assembly of Israel." This was a public prayer. When the temple was complete Solomon praised God before His people reminding them of His promises. AND, it is not because of States Rights as it was in those days though that is a major part of it. Prayer should lead to these things as well as spiritual rejuvenation, increased trust, peace that passes all understanding (cf. Solomon had rule over the priestly power. And wickedness suggests the idea of guilt in the violation of law civil, ethical, or religious. The Lords followers in the present time are called upon to suffer persecution for righteousness sake, not because it is either reasonable or proper, but because the Lord, wishing to test, prove, and polish his people is willing to permit the evil influences to prosper and to persecute and oppose his members, and thus to serve his cause in the preparation of his elect for a future work of service. Mic 5:4 And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth. 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. (The Christ Kings and Priests). Rom 8:34 Who is he that condemneth? 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. 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. May we be instructed by it. ----- 2. And all the world will know that the LORD, He is God! Most all remaining prophesy concerns Israel as the Church could be removed at any moment! 2 And the priests could not enter the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lord's house. 7:117). Solomon's Temple Building and Its Divine Approval in Biblical Historiographies. (b) The people must be convicted of the fact that they have violated divine law. Each major section of disaster and disease ends with a temporal clause ('when') or a conditional clause ('if') relating to the time of the repentance of the people. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of 1 Kings taught by Pastor Paul LeBoutillier of Calvary Chapel Ontario, Oregon. *****1Ki 8:22 And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven: Our prayers are not to be a request only thing! 1 Chron. 2 Chronicles 6 & 7. Mar 11:16 And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple. 5King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand bulls and one hundred and twenty thousand sheep. 1Co 6:19 What? However, the world will remember the saints as they once knew them when they dwelt among them in the flesh. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Hiram sent to Solomon, saying he . To dedicate this Temple meant to set it apart for Gods use! The burnt offerings, meal offerings, and peace offerings that Solomon presented were free-will offerings. The contrast between the reign of David and Solomon has wonderful symbolic applications. Solomon's prayer includes Worship, Repentance, Petitioning, and a Restatement of the LORD as God. This principle is evidenced in the following citations. While Solomon built this to be a house of prayer, it was God who made it actually function as such by consecrating it. 17(AB)As for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, and do according to all that I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and My judgments, 18then I will establish the throne of your kingdom, as I covenanted with David your father, saying, (AC)You shall not fail to have a man as ruler in Israel.. Dedication. 1:6). 14-21, 54-61). Sinners must repent [cf. The Temple of Solomon could only be dedicated one time. 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; 1 Chronicles 22:6. Rev 21:22 And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it. 28:1568). Introduction, Sources, and Historical Background. 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. So the king and all the children of Israel dedicated the house of the LORD. 8:61. Thanksgiving Series Day 3: Solomon and the Dedication of the Temple. 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. *****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. The scripture text comes from 1 Kings 8:22-30, 52-53. 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. God had said the Ark could only be moved one way. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. We need to let our hearts be as perfect as humanly possible with the Lord. As a believer, you are also part of Jesus' holy priesthood (1 Pet. Col 1:9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; The temple took 7 years to complete. 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. Solomon's Temple. July 30, 2015 by Dr. Mike Bagwell. Solomon's prayer at the time of the dedication of the Jewish Temple is a remarkable piece of literature. Heb 9:4 Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aarons rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant; The Ark has since disappeared and may never be found again! 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; It had an altar, and there were offerings on it. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. (1). 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. I think if you read it you will agree it is one of the most astonishing prayers in the Bible. For many years, Solomon fulfilled his part of the covenant. We know that God will not live in man made structures but He will live in a Born Again child of God and it is the work of the Holy Spirit to take that dedicated child of God on to perfection! If we will just keep the two royal commandments of the Lord Jesus Christ. The LORD sends Fire from Heaven to consume the Sacrifices (7:1, compare with Elijah), -----B. Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you (1 John 3:13). The use of three terms may be designed to emphasize the plenitude of Israels wrongs. Originally given at New Hope Christian Fellowship (Assembly of God), Mundelein, IL. 1Jn 5:1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 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. Sin offerings were done and accepted before the glorification of the great antitypical Solomon. A nation that knows the Lord will also be a blessing to its leaders. The temple was double the size of the Tabernacle that the Israelites built in the wilderness! Love the brotherhood. The name Jachin suggests a promise that the kingly line would be established forever. 1Co 15:54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. The glory of the Lord is known as the shekinah. In 3033 Shishak, King of Egypt, besieged and took Jerusalem, and carried away the choicest treasurers of the Temple. 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). 1Ki 8:60 That all the people of the earth may know that the LORD is God, and that there is none else. ), -----A. The word forgive [derived from the Heb.slh is used in the Old Testament only of that which issues from the Lord. In Lesson Plan. Prayer is a general term that represents the idea of calling upon God as a source of help - whatever the need may be. In our last lesson we saw part of the construction of the Temple and its furnishings. Don't allow worldliness to affect your marriage. King David himself gathered the raw materials to build the temple and, evidently, God provided the building plans for that holy structure. 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; The pillar on the right (facing the temple from in front) is named Jachin and the one of the left is named Boaz. 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. 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 . 11Thus (Q)Solomon finished the house of the Lord and the kings house; and Solomon successfully accomplished all that came into his heart to make in the house of the Lord and in his own house. This is shown even more pointedly in the following passage, which contrasts the warfare of Davids reign with the peace of Solomons reign. Sin signifies to miss the goal or path of right and duty. The term perverse suggests the idea of that which is twisted or distorted, thus not in line with sacred truth. They are 1 Kings, chapters 5 through 8 and 2 Chronicles, chapters 2 through 7. The temple construction began in Solomon's fourth year (1 Kings 6:1)thus, 967 b.c.e. Solomon's prayer of dedication is interesting in many respects. (3) Jehovah would build David a house! Solomon decided to build a temple for God and a house for himself. We return to the building of Solomon's palace in chapter 7, and conclude with a climax of Israel's spiritual life, the festival of the dedication of the Temple in chapter 8. 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. (LogOut/ Solomon's prayer includes Worship, Repentance, Petitioning, and a Restatement of the LORD as God. He keeps His promises and shows lovingkindness. This chapter describes the building of Solomon's palace and the building of the Temple. It is particularly significant as a lexicon definition of sorts of what is involved in genuine repentance. Hebrews 4:14-16). 3 When all the children of Israel . The books of 1 Kings has three parts. The long-cherished plan of David to erect a temple to the Lord, Solomon wisely carried out. 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.
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