Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-07-23
LESSON FOR July rs
SOLOMON DELEGATES THE TEN.
PIE,

lisa. 56.l.
To'teach this lesson properly refer
ence must be made to the building of
the temple (ch. g., to the building of
Solomon's palace and that for his
Egyptian wife (ch. y, and also to the
renewal of the ark from the tent of
meeting" in Zion, to it's new dwelling
place in the temple. The time con-
sumed in erecting the temple (seven
years, l Kings $3.50, the number of
men employed Approximately $780,
OOOl, and the skill and magnificence of
the building q Kings SD will serve
as an interesting Introduction to the
dedication ceremonies proper. Those
present On this occasion are suggested
in verses two and three; the time
consumed was seven days (v. 66) and
the condition of Solomon's heart ". 81
is seen in the multitude of his sacri-
noes. The temple marks the begin
ming of a new era in Hebrew history,
one of great outward glory, though
1t was not n of inward strength
as the speedy breaking up of the king
dom and the final captivities give evil
dence. Professor Beecher sets the
t of this event as being about the
twelfth year of Solomon's reign-say
1912 B. c." There has probably not
been in all time a sacred building its
equal for m~agnificence or situation.
Read any good Bible dictionary for its
description. 1t is a type of the Chris
tan q Cor. 3:10-16l.
l.. SoIomon's Veneration, w, 22-24.
Solomon's temple was a place of sacri-
ice but more than all it was a house
OF prayer Matt. 21:13) and his dedi-
catory prayer is the longest prayer
recorded in the Scriptures. In it is
to be found no mention of the temple
as a place of sacrifice, yet no prayer
is heard apart from sacrifice. Each
article of the temple furniture had its
special teaching but the greatest teach
ing of all was that of Gods proximity
and his readiness to near the petitions
of his servants. Solomon personally
brought his thanks and his petition
before the altar wherein lay the sacri-
fee (see Heb. 1922; 1919, 20; John
1850, and even there he spread forth
his hands" in token of su~pplication,
alteration and worship. We can come
boldly to a throne of grace" and need
not priest or sacrament, for we have
one who ever liveth to intercede for
US" Christ Jesus.
Solomon's words of alteration are
deeply significant. There is reverent
holiness and pious confidence in his
words. 1t is a great blessing when
the leader of cry people sets them a
pattern of dc' Eiety and prayer prov.
1870. In this Solomon is a type of
great David's greater son. (Heb.
1920. This PRAYER is twice recorded
(see 2 Chron. 6:13-42) and it begins
with an acknowledgement of Gods
new plea. In verse % two titles are
given God (see Elk. PAID; l Sam. 1:17;
Ps. Alb; lisa. 41:17; 1879. God is
so great that there is non other with
whom to compare him.
II. Gods Word Verified, w. 25, 26
Solomon repeatedly referred to the
fact that he has fulfilled Gods prom
Use to his father David in building
the temple. God is a covenant-keep
ing God. Upon this fact Solomon
voices his plea for future blessings.
Every part of this prayer is worthy
Of careful study. Solomon's there
fore" (v. 25) reveals his acceptance
of Gods words to David (ch. 2:4).
This word of Jehovah is sure and
steadfast Ger. 33:17-26) and Solomon's
use of Gods promise e. Sam. v:12-16)
is an exhortation to us that Re base
our petitions upon some n of Gods
promises. Praying thus we can rest
assured that our prayer is in the will
Of God and therefore that it will be
heard q John STA, 15).
I'll. Gods Vision, Wv. 1890. See also
3 Chron. 1913, 1922; l Kings 9:1-9
AS the king concluded his prayer the
cloud resting over the holy of holes
grew bright and dazzling and fire fell
upon and consumed the sacrifices; the
priests stood without in awe anG
amazement; the whole people fell upoT
their faces, and w~orshiped and praised
Jehovah. Even with all of this specia.
manifestation Solomon did not con
ceive of Jehovah a local, tribal
deity" Earth could not contain him
nor the heaven me the heaven Of
heavens ". 30. God fills the whole
universe Cps. 129:7-16) yet he did ant
does give US special local umanifesta
tons of himself. 1t is this same vas
God who dwelt fully in Jesus Chris
John ia; Col. 2:9). will (such a,
God indeed dwell on the earth?" He
who created the universe? Yet thi;
God turned this vision towards the
temple day and night" Solomon coy
eted such scrutiny for in that temple
God had said: my name shall b.
there" ". 29) and his nome is Love
q John AS; see also 2 Chron. $40
400. This prayer is for US granted il
him whom the temple typifies, ou'
Lord Jesus John 14:13, 14). The eyes
of God are ever towards him ant
ready to answer the petition made il
his name. There is a great lesson fol
the Christian and for the Christians
special places of worship, ouI
churches, in this wonderful promise o
Jehovah regarding his name.
Accompanying this ceremony wal
the Feast Of Tabernacles" wv. 62
SO; 2 Chron. 7:4-11) which usual.
lasted seven days but or this occasion
continued for fourteen days. 1t wa
a time of great joy and gladness 0
heart for all the goodness and mere.
aa the Lord (see l Kings 8:65, &c;
Chron. 7:9, 100. Solomon assumed
that Israel would constantly be sin
ming wv. "a, SO, 80, 43, 49). Thi
proved to be true but no matter hoy
frequently they sinned forgiveness
was at hand if they truly repeated an,
turned to Jehovah.
Application. We are building a ten
pie (Eph. 2:19-22); we nust dedicat
that temple to God (Rom. IBID; or
trust, our rest will only find its full
satisfaction in him Matt. 11:2S, 2
and Heb. chapter ~.