When we gather for worship, the Lord meets with us, and we enjoy His presence. Preface. Dedication of the Temple. Fear God. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Priests needed to use a ramp to reach the top of the altar, as it was about 15 feet high. Solomon's prayer at the time of the dedication of the Jewish Temple is a remarkable piece of literature. *****1Ki 8:5 And king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel, that were assembled unto him, were with him before the ark, sacrificing sheep and oxen, that could not be told nor numbered for multitude. Exo 40:34 Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. Isa 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified. The temple construction began in Solomon's fourth year (1 Kings 6:1)thus, 967 b.c.e. The name Solomon means peace, and so the Millennial reign will bring peace to the world (see R1910). 7 When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the Lord filled the [ a]temple. Solomon recognized that Jehovah God rules all His creation and has complete provincial control of all nature and all of Heaven. He opens his speech with the words "The Lord has said he would dwell in fog" (I Kings 8:12), but immediately adds "I have built you an exalted house, a place for you to dwell in forever" (8 . Focus On: 1 Kings 8:3-6, 10, 11, 18-20, 22, 23, 33, 34, 46-51, 63, 66. Mar 11:15 And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; Building Solomon's Temple, Part 1: The Preparation We need to keep all the commandments of God and see that no man-made laws are written that go against the statutes of God. Consecration will also be in order in the next age, though, owing to the changed government of the world, consecration will no longer, as now, mean unto death, but on the contrary, it will be unto life; for with the close of the reign of evil comes the end of pain, sorrow, and death, except upon evildoers. Crafts: Draw or paint self-portraits and write out 1 Corinthians 3:16 on the picture. Having trouble logging into your account? View our current career opportunities. In the early years of the Israelite kingdom, the Ark of the Covenant was periodically moved about among several sanctuaries, especially those of Shechem and Shiloh. Don't allow worldliness to affect your marriage. ----- 4. 2Jn 1:7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh.