In Second Chronicles, chapter five, verse one, the Old Testament dedicates much attention to the temple because of its crucial importance in maintaining the true faith of Israel and their communion with God. The things concerning the temple are the Holy things. The temple-building commenced in Solomon’s fourth year had occupied seven years in construction, […]
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In Second Chronicles, chapter three, verse one, a comparison of the temple of Solomon and the temple of Christ, which is the church, reveals the following: The temple of Solomon was by David’s son who built it as in chapter two, verse one. The church by David’s descendant is the Lord Jesus Christ, as in
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In Second Chronicles, chapter two, verse one, Solomon inherited from his father David the desire “to build a house for the name of the Lord.” Solomon was the one to carry out his father’s intentions. The foremost inheritance any father can impart to his son is the desire to see God’s house and kingdom established
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In Second Chronicles, chapter one, verse twelve, Solomon receives wisdom and knowledge, yet this does not guarantee he would persevere in faithfulness to God. For this reason, God told him to be careful to walk in His ways and to keep His commandments. Possessing wisdom or an exceptional knowledge of God’s Word does not guarantee
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In Second Chronicles, chapter one, verse ten, wisdom is a wise and discerning heart that sees and evaluates everything from God’s point of view and His Word, one of the greatest treasures in life, as in Proverbs three, verses thirteen through fifteen. God desires to give every believer this wisdom. It comes to us through
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In Second Chronicles, chapter one, verse seven, God gives good gifts to His children, as in Matthew seven, verses seven through eleven, and offered to give Solomon whatever he asked for. God bid him to ask what he would; not only might put him in the right way to obtain the favors, but that might
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In First Chronicles, chapter twenty-nine, verse twenty, to “bless the Lord” is to adore and worship Him as in Psalms one-hundred and three, verses one through two. This verse came after David finished praying to God and Solomon was about to be made King and begin where his father left off. This great assembly joined
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In First Chronicles, chapter twenty-nine, verse five, illustrates in this section the right attitude in giving to God’s kingdom work. Believers must have delight and commitment to God’s kingdom, as in verses three and seventeen, the willingness to consecrate themselves and their possessions to God, as in verses five through six. The joy that arises
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In First Chronicles, chapter twenty-eight, verse nine, David’s charge to Solomon was that he should know God, serve and seek him “with a perfecty heasrt and a willing mind.” To know God nmeans to have a practicial knowledge of His person and ways and to abide in close fellowship with Him and His Word. To
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In First Chronicles, chapter twenty-eight, verse eight, the condition for establishing Solomon’s kingdom was a life of obedience and faithfulness to God. Solomon heeded his father’s advice but later departed from God. For the Son of David, this challenge is for those initially in a personal relationship with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In
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