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. Observations from Solomon's Temple Dedication. 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. There is no other way to be in the family of God except by Jesus Christ! Fear God. The Cherubim on the Mercy Seat faced each other as a sign they observed the mysteries of Gods Grace. 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. Each individual will be given a work to do which will reflect that preparation. *****1Ki 8:23 And he said, LORD God of Israel, there is no God like thee, in heaven above, or on earth beneath, who keepest covenant and mercy with thy servants that walk before thee with all their heart: There may be many religions in our world but there is only One Jehovah God. And listen from heaven your dwelling place, and when you hear, forgive (v. 21). (5) Davids seed would have his throne established forever! It is particularly significant as a lexicon definition of sorts of what is involved in genuine repentance. Through the building of Solomon's palace of judgment and the Temple, God reveals seven timely lessons for . 1 Kings 7:15-22 provides a description of one of the prominent features of the temple. This lesson is an adaptation from the Gospel Project lesson on this Scripture passage. Forgive the sin (6:25, 27; 7:14), ----------2. Lesson 52 1 Kings 8: Dedication of the Temple; The Story. 2 And the priests could not enter the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lord's house. A nation that knows the Lord will also be a blessing to its leaders. The strangers of this world are a source of difficulttrials. However, the world will remember the saints as they once knew them when they dwelt among them in the flesh. Solomon's dedicatory prayer makes repeated mention of praying "toward this place," a clear intimation that the temple was to become the center of a world religionthat is, the true . 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. The LORD is Globally LORD (6:33), -----On a platform (so all could participate), -----Lifted/spread out his hands (dependence, personal inadequacy), -----A. The truth is that God will answer every prayer that reaches into Heaven! This lesson is in two parts. This is the same Cloud of Glory that had filled the Tabernacle when it had been completed. Remembrance of the LORD's covenant with the people (6:14), Solomon continues with Various Pleas and Requests (6:19ff. strangers, were used in the preparation work of the temple. The Lord appears to Solomon, who asks to be blessed with an understanding heart ( 3:5-9 ). This article takes the yearly progression of time as compiled by Dr. E.W. 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. BUT, on this day of dedication Solomon made the nation of Israel aware that God will always keep His promises! There was space on the altar to burn several offerings at once, since it was (The Christ Kings and Priests). The long-cherished plan of David to erect a temple to the Lord, Solomon wisely carried out. Rom 1:4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: Solomon began his prayer of dedication while standing but Solomon just as soon went to his knees. As I recently read through his story again, I noticed eleven practical life lessons. Rom 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Solomon emphasized that acknowledgement of wrong would be expected. (LogOut/ Solomon mentions the fact that God has been faithful to the promise which He made to his father David. Mar 11:16 And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple. The Apostle Paul wanted us to know about the symbolism of the temple (1 Corinthians 3:17, Ephesians 2:21). 14-21, 54-61). The temple took 7 years to complete. This was the place to offer sacrifices, the blood atonement, the propitiation. (a) They must recognize intellectually (mind) the sovereignty of Jehovah, that is that he has the right to issue commands for ones living and to enforce obedience (cf. V. 22b Verse 54 tells us that he knelt on his knees: "when Solomon had finished praying all Peace offerings were offered in conjunction with making a covenant or assuming vows (Tabernacle Shadows pages 81-82, 98, Leviticus 9:18-21). 1Pe 2:15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: 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. The second part (3-11) includes events from Solomon's rule and tells how famous and rich he was. These trials carve us; they shape our characters and give us opportunities to demonstrate our faith, loyalty and love for our heavenly Father. Elements of each are present in this prayer, but some are more implicit than explicit. Even when we make a sinful mistake, and we all do, it is our Intercessor who restores us to fellowship when that fellowship is broken. 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). Though the king of Israel was flawed in a number of particulars, his prayer of dedication on this occasion was a model of spirituality. 9:24; Judg. Handed down. Solomon was dedicating the new Temple to the Lord. Solomon's dedication of the temple, 2 Chronicles 6 Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the temple (2 Chronicles, Chapter 6). Change). Its location, Mount Moriah, was where God appeared to David, and also where Abraham . 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 hope of Israel is the ultimate restoration of all things under the Messiah! he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy. 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! So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. Prayer is a general term that represents the idea of calling upon God as a source of help - whatever the need may be. They suggest the Lord's . 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. Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of . 1 Chronicles 22:6. Categories: 2015 Issues, 2015-September/October. Solomons Temple is an example of how God used ancient Israel to point to greater realities. The Dedication of Solomon's Temple is often cited as a Pinpointed Lunar Sabbath because the people rested on the 22nd of the month before Solomon sent the people away to their tents on the 23rd. His father, David, had also set aside materials for the building of the temple. 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 in Temples made with hands (6:18). 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? The burnt offerings, meal offerings, and peace offerings that Solomon presented were free-will offerings. This is unusual because only thePriests 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. 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. 1Ki 8:55 And he stood, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying, The altar built in Solomon's Temple was made of cedar and gold. Part I. 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. (LogOut/ 12 Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in front of the entire congregation of Israel and spread out his hands. 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. But we must remember that the Lord meets His people wherever they come together for worship. (3). It is interesting to note, however, that Solomon offered no sin offerings! The time for sin offerings will have been in the past. Valerius Coucke. Watch for confirmations with discernment. 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 people would be required to confess, we have sinned and acted perversely and wickedly (47; cf. If prayer could not change the outcome of things God would not teach us to pray! November 2020 Series on Thanksgiving - for more information and an outline see here. Eleven Life Lessons from Solomon. (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). Honour the king. Solomon realized that prayer changes things! 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. If we will just keep the two royal commandments of the Lord Jesus Christ. The highest point on the temple that King Solomon built was actually 120 cubits tall (about 20 stories or about 207 feet). In addition, Solomon employs the term plead (ESV, ASV-supplication). 4(H)Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the Lord. BibleGateway+ is less than $5/mo. 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. The Temple of Solomon could only be dedicated one time. 3) Solomon was the son of David by Bathsheba. (v. 1) Solomon assigned workers for the projects. Then Solomon dedicated the temple the Lord in a ceremony where they brought the Ark of the Covenant in to the Most Holy Room. The fabled king of the east is in the Bible for a reason. King Solomon himself offered thesacrifices. Not one Word out of the mouth of God will ever fail! 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. Who He is - e.g. Until the first temple was destroyed by the Babylonians some four hundred years later, in 586 BC, sacrifice was the . Next, Solomons prayer reflects a proper understanding of what the Lords presence in the temple would mean. 5) Solomon's life began with great purpose. It was the crown jewel of Jerusalem, and the center of worship to the Lord. And, at this point in the history of Israel, he prays that all the promises made to David may go into effect. The sinner must also pray to God for pardon (48b). 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! The Lord Jesus is not just preparing us a place in our new home but He is also saving us to the uttermost so we can get there! But that temple was built long after Solomons Temple and does not occupy the same level of importance in the Hebrew Scriptures. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. This implies several things. Much of this second part tells how Solomon built and dedicated the temple in Jerusalem. All rights reserved. 17:1; 2 Chr. We may get one more opportunity to use our vote to change things but if we fail once again we may never have that same opportunity again! 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 world will recognize that the saints had been honored even while in the flesh! -----C. Today, Christians are Temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19). 1. 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). 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 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. 1 John 1:9). 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. Bullinger through use of scriptures in the Old and New Testament, showing that the 480 years of I Kings 6:1 did not constitute . The contrast between the reign of David and Solomon has wonderful symbolic applications. There are many in our world that think they can loose their salvation but that could only happen if we did not have an Intercessor who is dedicated to keeping us saved! Solomon succeeds his father, David, as king, and follows the Lord. Exo 40:35 And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the congregation, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever. (1 Chronicles 17:1-5,9,10,12,15). 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! 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. All rights reserved. 1 Kings 8 - The Dedication of the Temple A. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be withthem, and be their God (Revelation 21:3). People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them. I will also make you very rich. Rom 8:34 Who is he that condemneth? Defeat by an Enemy (6:24-26), ----------4. Preface. Sin offerings were done and accepted before the glorification of the great antitypical Solomon. Solomon wanted to build the temple out of the best materials possible. God had promised David that the reign of King Solomon would be a time of peace for the nation of Israel! Solomon gave his best to God. 8:61. 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. (b) The people must be convicted of the fact that they have violated divine law. Solomon's prayer includes Worship, Repentance, Petitioning, and a Restatement of the LORD as God. 19(AD)But if you turn away and forsake My statutes and My commandments which I have set before you, and go and serve other gods, and worship them, 20(AE)then I will uproot them from My land which I have given them; and this house which I have [g]sanctified for My name I will cast out of My sight, and will make it a proverb and a (AF)byword among all peoples. Bullinger's . 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. 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. . I noted how the dedication included worship, prayer, and praise. Even the highest heaven cannot contain our Creator (2 Chron. This page presents the rationale for considering it as a Pinpointed Lunar Sabbath, and discusses several objections. Text Focus: 2 Chronicles 6:12-7:4. 1Ki 8:15 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying. What lessons can be learn about our church buildings from the prayer that Solomon offered up the day the Temple was dedicated? 21:26, Deut. but ye have made it a den of thieves. Two women take a child to Solomon, who wisely determines which woman is the mother . The pure truth of the Lord is that He provides the needs that we require daily. 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. 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. Preparation. 1Pe 2:13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lords sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; "ACTS" Model of Prayer: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication. Woodcut engraving after a drawing by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (German painter, 1794 - 1872), published in 1877. solomon's temple stock illustrations. The movement of the Ark had to coincide with the proper time. The World will be in awe of the rulers! It was not Solomon that had caused this to happen as much as it was his father King David. The Temple was begun in the year of the World 2992 (1012 B.C. When the temple was complete Solomon praised God before His people reminding them of His promises. The use of three terms may be designed to emphasize the plenitude of Israels wrongs. Therefore honor God with your body. Prophetically, this may indicate that the world will recognize how The Christ had been pillars of strength while living in the flesh and are now part of the antitypical temple through whom the world will worship God! It is introduced by the procession of the ark (vv. During Solomon's prosperous days of wisdom and wealth, he determined to build the temple for God which his father David had hoped to build earlier. *****1Ki 8:66 On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went unto their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the LORD had done for David his servant, and for Israel his people. Solomon had rule over the religious power all the days of his life. That's in verse 3 and it's also restated in verse 7. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. We must dedicate our places of worship to the Lord! AND, it is not because of States Rights as it was in those days though that is a major part of it. Most all remaining prophesy concerns Israel as the Church could be removed at any moment! Daniel 9:5; Psalm 106:6). Second Chronicles 6:2239 describes several specific circumstances under which the people might pray toward the temple, focusing particularly on prayers prompted by Gods discipline that could come in the form of military defeat, famine, drought, or exile (see Deut. Exo 40:34 Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. David told Solomon that he had prepared gold & silver, bronze and iron, timber & stone for Solomon to use to build the temple. This indicates that the New Covenant will then be in operation. 1Ki 8:7 For the cherubims spread forth their two wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the staves thereof above. Observations from Solomon's Temple Dedication 2 Chronicles 6 & 7 Text Focus: 2 Chronicles 6:12-7:4 Originally given at New Hope Christian Fellowship (Assembly of God), Mundelein, . 1Jn 1:10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. 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. We can see the title LORD mentioned 14 times in this prayer of Solomon. God will simply not ever do anything that goes against His own nature! 3:16; 6:19). This is a picture of the Grace of God and God tells the Church to do the very same thing! "If thy people go out to WAR against their enemies by the . Create a "special and holy" place in your classroom where children can pray and talk about how holy and special God is. There can be no strings attached, or exceptions to wrongdoing. The word forgive [derived from the Heb.slh is used in the Old Testament only of that which issues from the Lord. 6:21; 1 Kin. All content appearing on this site is owned and maintained by the Fortify Your Faith Foundation, a tax-exempt, not-for-profit, religious corporation as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Once the ark of the covenant was placed in the temple (2 Chron. The Church is in warfare with the world, the flesh and devil. 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 8:10 And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD. A nation that knows Jehovah God will truly be blessed and they will know it! A. Solomon's prayer place. This chapter describes the building of Solomon's palace and the building of the Temple. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Faithful service to God must go beyond initial excitement to daily devotion to Him (Luke 9:23). 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). Introduction. 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; The temple needed only to be dedicated to the Lord, and Solomon led this dedication, as we see in todays passage. Rather than information alone, Solomon . Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. *****1Ki 8:8 And they drew out the staves, that the ends of the staves were seen out in the holy place before the oracle, and they were not seen without: and there they are unto this day. The Temple of Solomon could only be dedicated one time. It stood directly in front of the Temple gates, between the gates and the inner sanctuary. So lets see the dedication process for the Temple of Solomon and relate what we see to each Christian. (d) And the nation must resolve to desist from their lawless actions. 2 Chronicles 6 & 7. 1217; 2 Sam. In addition, there is an interesting visual context of the pillars on either side of the temple. The Temple of Solomon could never be perfect. This method was, in fact, arrived at before Thiele's researchand at the . A reasonable suggestion is that the two pillars represent certain qualities of The Christ as the world of mankind will recognize them. 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).. Solomon asked God to hear the cries of His sinful people on such occasions, pardon their sins, and restore them in accordance with His promises (see Deut. Notice also the double use of all, which obviously emphasizes the comprehensive nature of ones change. Having trouble logging into your account? 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. Verse Concepts. But there is yet another, entirely different way to arrive at this date of circa 967 b.c.e. 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. Prayer should lead to these things as well as spiritual rejuvenation, increased trust, peace that passes all understanding (cf. -----OT: Temples are set apart for prayer and service to the LORD. So the king and all the people dedicated the temple of God. It is by prayer that we have communion with God. It is not because of slavery because slavery does not exist in that form today in America even though it is still in much of the world. Solomon's dedicatory prayer ( 2 Chronicles 6:12-42) closely follows 1 Kings 8:22-53. Blessings will flow to the world as a resultof the reign of Jesus and the Church. Solomon's Preparation for the Temple . SOLOMON'S TEMPLE DEDICATED ON THE JUBILEE This article takes the yearly progression of time as compiled by Dr. E.W. 13(V)When I shut up heaven and there is no rain, or command the locusts to devour the land, or send pestilence among My people, 14if My people who are (W)called by My name will (X)humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, (Y)then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. In Lesson Plan. ), -----D. The LORD establishes a covenant (7:17ff.). 1 Kings 5:1-8. Solomon's prayer of dedication is interesting in many respects. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. Standard Lesson Commentary titles this week's lesson "Solomon Seeks God's Blessing". 1Jn 2:1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not.