The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-07-23
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LESSON
tBy E. o. SELLERS, Acting Director OF
Sunday School Course, I'll Moody Bible
Institute of Chicago.)
LESSON FOR JtLY rs
SOLOMON DELEGATES THE Tenn
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ence must be made to the building Of
the temple tch. g., to the building Of
Solomons palace and that for his
Egyptian wife (ch. ., and also to the
renewal of the ark from the tent of
meeting in Zion, to its new dwelling
place in the temple The time con-
sumed in erecting the temple (seyen
years, l Kings $3.50, the number OF
men employed Approximately $780,
000), and the skill and magnificence Of
the building q Kings 60 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 ". 66) and
the condition of Solomon's heart ". 81
is seen in the multitude OF his sacri-
fees. The temple marks the begin
ming of new era in Hebrew history,
one of great. outward glory, though
it was not one Of inward strength
as the speedy breaking up IF the king
dom and the final captivities give evil
dence. Professor Beecher sets the
date of this event as being about the
twelfth year of Solomons reign-say
1912 B. c." There has probably not
been in all time sacred building its
equal for magniicence or situation.
Read any good Bible dictionary for its
description. 1t is type of the Chris
tan q Cor. 3:10-16).
|. SoIomon's Veneration, w, 22-24.
Solomon's temple was place of sacri-
flee but more than all it was 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 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 hear the petitions
of his servants. Solomon personally
brought his thanks and his petition
before the altar wherein lay the sacri-
flee (see Heb. 922; 1913, 20; John
1870, and even there he spread forth
his hands" in token of supplication,
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
u.s." Christ Jesus.
II. Gods Word Verified, w. rs, &c
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. Solomons there
fore" ". 25) reveals his acceptance
of Gods words to David (ch. 2:4)
This word of Jehovah is sure ant
steadfast Ger. 33:17-26) and Solomon''
use of Gods promise e Sam. 7:12-16,
is an exhortation to us that we base
our petitions upon some one of Gods
promises. Praying thus we can res
assured that our prayer is in the vii
of God and therefore that 1t will b
heard Il John STA, 15).
III. Gods Vision, w. 27-9O: See ais
2 Chron. 7:1-3, 1922; | Kings Oils
As the king concluded his prayer tn
cloud resting over the holy of hole
grew bright and dazzling and fire fel
upon and consumed the sacrifices; tn
priests stood without in awe an
amazement; the whole people fell upo
their faces, and worshiped and praise
Jehovah. Even with all of this specia
manifestation Solomon did not cor
ceive of Jehovah local, trlbs
deity Earth could not contain hin
nor the heaven and the heaven c
heavens ". ~. God fills the Who'll
universe FPS. 129:7-l6) yet he did an
does give us special local MANIFEST
tons of himself. 1t is this same vas
God who dwelt fully in Jesus Chris
John LA; Col. 2:9). "Will (such a
God indeed dwell on the earth?" Fl
who created the universe? Yet tn
God turned this vision towards tn
, temple day and night" Solomon CO
eted such scrutiny for in that temp
God had said: "My name shall b
| there" ". 29) and his nome Is Love
, Il John AS; see also 2 Chron. 6:2
40). This prayer is for us granted
| him whom the temple typifies, OF
| Lord Jesus John 14:13, 1D. The eye
OF God are ever towards him an
y ready to answer the petition made
!. his name. There is great lesson fl
n the Christian and for the Christian
y special places Of worship, OF
9 churches, in this wonderful promise
!" Jehovah regarding his name.
e Accompanying tits ceremony WI
|. the Feast of Tabernacles" wv.
So: 2 Chron. RAID which usual
lasted seven days but on this occasi'
- continued for fourteen days. It W
& a time of great JOY and gladness
heart for all the goodness and mer
Of the Lord (see Kings 1858, Sc;
20 Chron. 7:9. 10Y.
d Application. We are building te
pie (Eph. 2:19-221; we must dedica
4 that temple to God (Rom. 12:1D; o
trust orr rest will Only find its T,