GOD’S DETAILED PLAN FOR THE TEMPLE
Keywords 28:19
"All this," David said, "I have in writing
from the hand of the LORD upon me, and he gave me understanding in all the
details of the plan."
1. David gave the plans to Solomon (11-19)
The LORD himself
inspired David with a very detailed plan for the temple. The
portico, the buildings, the rooms, the place of atonement,
the temple courts,
etc. were all designed by God. God helped David understand
all the details, and
then David shared these plans with Solomon. Moreover, David
gave instructions
regarding the priests and Levites as well as the amount of
precious metals used
in all the instruments for worship. These details helped the
Israelites to understand
that God can only be approached by God’s way. The temple
points to Jesus
Christ, the only way to God.
2. The LORD God is with you (20-21)
The temple was the
most important public works project ever undertaken in
Israel’s history. It represented their identity as
God-worshiping people chosen by
him. Solomon was young and inexperienced. But David
encouraged him to be
strong and courageous. God would help him. The people were
ready to follow
Solomon’s leadership. God not only gives us work to do; he
is with us to carry it to
completion. God never fails.
Prayer Father, you are holy. Thank you for Jesus
through whom we can know and
worship you.
One Word Jesus our temple
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