2 Chronicles 7:1-22

 

THE TEMPLE IS DEDICATED

Keywords 7:12

the LORD appeared to him at night and said: "I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a temple for sacrifices.

 

1. God approves the temple (1-10)

 Temple accepted! When Solomon finished praying, fi re came down from heaven

and consumed the offerings and sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the

temple. The people knelt and worshipped God in thanksgiving. Solomon offered

22,000 cattle and 120,000 sheep and goats as sacrifices and the Levites and

priests declared “His love endures forever.” Today, we are the dwelling place of

God. May we never take this for granted but thank and praise God day and night

with all our hearts. The people celebrated the Festival of Booths and then went

back to their homes, joyful and glad in heart for the good things the LORD had

done.

 

2. God answers Solomon’s prayer (11-22)

 It took another 13 years for Solomon to finish his palace. When it was finished,

God appeared to him at night and affirmed his prayer. God would forgive his

people when they sinned if they would humble themselves and pray and seek his

face and turn from their wicked ways. God would establish Solomon if he walked

faithfully before the Lord.

 

Prayer Father, we rejoice in your presence.

One Word The glory of the LORD filled the temple