A TEMPLE THAT REFLECTS GOD’S GLORY
Keywords 2:6a
But who is able to build a temple for him, since the heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain him?
1. A temple that is worthy (1-10)
The time had come to build the temple of the
LORD. Solomon gave the orders
and sent a
letter to King Hiram requesting lumber and workers. Solomon’s
philosophy
in building the temple was that the temple should reflect the glory of
God. Our
God is greater than all others, so his temple should be the greatest as
well. The
reality is, though, that no temple could possibly contain his exceedingly
great
glory. Today, the redeemed in Christ are the temple of God. Do our lives
reflect his
glory? Is our temple a place of obedient and faithful sacrifices to the
Lord?
2. A
wise king and a skillful worker (11-16)
King Hiram praised God for raising a wise and
discerning king to build the
temple and
he accepted Solomon’s request for lumber and workers. Huram-Abi, a
man of
great skill, would be sent to implement the designs. Today, our Lord Jesus
Christ is
building his temple with the help of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit works like a
skilled
craftsman to shape and fashion the Church of Christ. His work is precious
and
beautiful. Praise God!
Prayer Father, may your name be exalted.
One Word The temple must reveal God’s glory
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