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consumed was seven days ". 66) an
the condition of Solomon's heart ".
is seen in the multitude of his sacr
nces. The temple marks the begl
ming of new era in Hebrew histo
one of great outward glory, tho'
1t was not one of inward siren
as the speedy breaking up of the k
dom and the final captivities give
dence. Professor Beecher sets
date of this event as being about
twelfth year CT Solomon reign
1912 B. c." There has probably
been in all time a sacred building
equal for magnificence or situat
Read any good Bible dictionary fol
description. 1t is a type of the CT
tian Il Cor. 3:10-16).
]. Solomon's veneratioh, w, 2
Solomon's temple was place Of s.
f1ce but more than all it was I'D
Of prayer Matt. 21:13) and his
catory prayer is the longest prs
recorded in the Scriptures. In
to be found no mention of the ter
as a place of sacrifice. yet no prs
is heard apart from sacrifice. n
article of the temple furniture had
special teaching but the greatest te
ing of all was that of Gods proxiJ
and his readiness to hear the petit
of his servants. Solomon person
brought his thanks and his petit
before the altar wherein lay the sd
flee (see Heb. 9:22; 1919, 20; j
1880, and even there he spread I'd
his hands" in token of supplicat
alteration and worship. We can "c
boldly to throne of grace" and n
not priest or sacrament, for we b
one who ever liveth to intercede
u.s." Christ Jesus.
Solomon's words OF alteration
deeply significant. There is rever
boldness and pious confidence in h
words. 1t is great blessing whe
the leader Of cny people sets them
pattern of uc', riety and prayer (Pro
1880. In this Solomon is a type {
great David's greater son." (Hel
7:25). This prayer is twice recorde
(see Chron. 6:13-42) and it begir
with an acknowledgment of God
new pies. In verse 20 two titles al
given God (see Elk. 24:10; l Sam. l.: II
Ps. 41:3; lisa. 41:17; 45:3). God
so great that there is none other wit
whom to compare him.
II. Gods Word Verified, Wv. rs, 2
Solomon repeatedly referred to til
fact that he has fulfilled Gods pror
ise to his father David in buildin
the temple. God is a covenant-kee
ing God. Upon this fact Solomo
voices his plea for future blessing
Every part of this prayer is worth
of careful study. Solomon's "ther
fore" ". 25) reveals his acceptant
of Gods words to David (ch. IA
This word Of Jehovah is sure an
steadfast (Jer. 33:17-26) and Solomon
use of Gods promise e Sam. 7:12.1f
is an exhortation to us that we has
our petitions upon some one Of God
promises. Praying thus we can rel
assured that our prayer is in the wi
of God and therefore that 1t will !
heard Il John STA, 16).
Ill. Gods Vision, w. 1890 See als
2 Chron. 7:1-3, 1922; l Kings oil
AS the king concluded his prayer tn
cloud resting over the holy of holit
grew bright and dazzling and fire fe
upon and consumed the sacrifices; th
priests stood without in awe an
amazement; the whole people fell upo
their faces, and worshiped and praise
Jehovah. Even with all of this speci'
manifestation Solomon did not col
ceive of Jehovah a local, trib;
deity" Earth could not contain hin
nor the heaven and the heaven ,
heavens ". 27). God fills the who
universe FPS. 129:7.16) yet he did an
does give US special local manifest
tions of himself. 1t is this same val
God who dwelt fully in Jesus Chri!
John 1:14; Col, 2:9). will (such 8
God indeed dwell on the earth?" H
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 /
there" ". 29) and his nome is Love
q John AS; see also Chron. 6:2
400. This prayer is for us granted
him whom the temple typifies, OF
Lord Jesus John 14:13, 14). The eye
of God are ever towards him an
ready to answer the petition made
his name. There is great lesson Il
the Christian and for the Christian
special places of worship. OF
churches. in this wonderful promise
Jehovah regarding his name.
Accompanying this ceremony vi
the Feast of Tabernacles" wv. 6
So; 2 Chron. 7:4-1I which usual
lasted seven days but on this occasic
continued for fourteen days. It W,
time of great Joy and gladness
heart for all the goodness and mere
of the Lord (see | Kings s:G5. Sc:
Chron. 7:S, 100. Solomon assume
that Israel would constantly be 81
ming wv. "a. So, SO, 43. 4s). Tn
proved to be true but no matter no
frequently they sinned forgiveness
was at hand II they truly repeuted al