Solomon continued to build, subdue people living in Canaan, and acquire wealth in the days after completing the temple. He built his wife, Pharaoh's daughter, a house in Jerusalem. The Queen of Sheba heard of Solomon's fame and wisdom, and decided to visit him to see for herself if his wisdom was a great as … Continue reading Solomon and the Queen of Sheba (1 Kings 9:15 – 10:13; 2 Chronicles 8:4 – 9:12)
God Appears to Solomon Again (1 Kings 9:1 – 14; 2 Chronicles 7:11 – 22, 8:1 – 3)
When Solomon finished building the temple and the king's house, the Lord appeared to him a second time. The Lord acknowledged that He had heard Solomon's prayer, and had consecrated the temple to His name forever. He then reiterated His promise to have a son of David on the throne, with the caveat that Solomon … Continue reading God Appears to Solomon Again (1 Kings 9:1 – 14; 2 Chronicles 7:11 – 22, 8:1 – 3)
Solomon Blesses the People, Dedicates the Temple (1 Kings 8:54 – 66; 2 Chronicles 7:1 – 10)
Solomon blessed the people by invoking God's presence as He was with their ancestors. He then asked God to "maintain the cause of His servant...and His people Israel." He then calls all the people to be loyal to the Lord and walk in His statutes. He then dedicates the temple by offering thousands of bulls … Continue reading Solomon Blesses the People, Dedicates the Temple (1 Kings 8:54 – 66; 2 Chronicles 7:1 – 10)
Solomon’s Speech and Prayer (1 Kings 8:14 – 53; 2 Chronicles 6:1 – 42)
Due to the fact that much of 1 & 2 Chronicles parallels the books of Samuel and Kings, I will begin listing the Scriptures that cross-reference the same material in each day's blog. I will also go back and update previous blogs in an effort to avoid redundancy in later blogs. Thanks for your patience! … Continue reading Solomon’s Speech and Prayer (1 Kings 8:14 – 53; 2 Chronicles 6:1 – 42)
The Ark Comes to the Temple (1 Kings 8:1 – 13; 2 Chronicles 5:2 – 6:11)
Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and the heads of the tribes to bring up the ark to Jerusalem. In the seventh month, they brought up the ark, the tabernacle of meeting, and the furnishings. The priests and the Levites brought them up, and Solomon, along with the congregation of Israel, offered sacrifices of sheep … Continue reading The Ark Comes to the Temple (1 Kings 8:1 – 13; 2 Chronicles 5:2 – 6:11)
Like a Tree (Psalm 1)
By Dr. Greg Sloop. Sermon Notes from 10:30 AM Service at Kannapolis Church of God, April 24, 2016 I. The Recipe for Righteousness 1:1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his … Continue reading Like a Tree (Psalm 1)
More Furnishings of the Temple (1 Kings 7:27 – 51; 2 Chronicles 4:6 – 5:1)
Solomon had ten carts made, each carved and decorated with lions, oxen, palm trees, and cherubim. There were wreaths on the sides of the panels. Everything was made of bronze. He also had ten lavers of bronze made, which held forty baths (. Gallons). Hiram made all these items from bronze, the weight of which … Continue reading More Furnishings of the Temple (1 Kings 7:27 – 51; 2 Chronicles 4:6 – 5:1)
The Pillars, the Sea, and the Oxen (1 Kings 7:15 – 26; 2 Chronicles 4:1 – 5)
Hiram began to craft numerous items for the temple. He began by casting two pillars, each 27 feet high, and 18 feet around. Two capitals, 7 and 1/2 feet tall, stood on top of the pillars. They were in the shape of lilies, and there were pomegranates all around. There was a network of lattices, … Continue reading The Pillars, the Sea, and the Oxen (1 Kings 7:15 – 26; 2 Chronicles 4:1 – 5)
Hiram’s Role (1 Kings 7:13 -14; 2 Chronicles 3:15 – 17)
Hiram (also Huram) was brought from Tyre. He was full of wisdom and understanding and skill in bronze. He came to Solomon and did all his work. Besides using the greatest materials to build the house of the Lord, Solomon also got the best craftsman to do the work of the temple. Hiram is simply … Continue reading Hiram’s Role (1 Kings 7:13 -14; 2 Chronicles 3:15 – 17)
Solomon’s Temple and Other Buildings (1 Kings 6:1 – 7:12; 2 Chronicles 3:3 – 14)
Nearly 500 years after Israel left Egypt, and in Solomon's 4th year as king, the temple began construction. The temple was 90 feet by 30 feet, and 45 feet high. The vestibule was 30 by 15. There were chambers on the outside, to house the priests and Levites. The stones for the temple were cut … Continue reading Solomon’s Temple and Other Buildings (1 Kings 6:1 – 7:12; 2 Chronicles 3:3 – 14)
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