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Good morning brother,
Day one: The Ark Brought To The Temple
Topic:
Read 1 Kings Chapter 8:1-21
Thoughts:
A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else! I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of my God than live the good life in the homes of the wicked. Psalm 84:10
Then King Solomon summoned into his presence at Jerusalem the elders of Israel, all the heads of the tribes and the chiefs of the Israelite families, to bring up the ark of the Lord’s covenant from Zion, the City of David. All the Israelites came together to King Solomon at the time of the festival in the month of Ethanim, the seventh month. When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark, and they brought up the ark of the Lord and the tent of meeting and all the sacred furnishings in it. The priests and Levites carried them up, and King Solomon and the entire assembly of Israel that had gathered about him were before the ark, sacrificing so many sheep and cattle that they could not be recorded or counted. The priests then brought the ark of the Lord’s covenant to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, and put it beneath the wings of the cherubim.”
1 Kings 8:1-6
“The cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its carrying poles. These poles were so long that their ends could be seen from the Holy Place in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are still there today. There was nothing in the ark except the two stone tablets that Moses had placed in it at Horeb, where the Lord made a covenant with the Israelites after they came out of Egypt. When the priests withdrew from the Holy Place, the cloud filled the temple of the Lord. And the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord filled his temple.”
1 Kings 8:7-11
“Then Solomon said, “The Lord has said that he would dwell in a dark cloud; I have indeed built a magnificent temple for you, a place for you to dwell forever.” While the whole assembly of Israel was standing there, the king turned around and blessed them.”
1 Kings 8:12-14
“Then he said: “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, who with his own hand has fulfilled what he promised with his own mouth to my father David. For he said, ‘Since the day I brought my people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city in any tribe of Israel to have a temple built so that my Name might be there, but I have chosen David to rule my people Israel.’ “My father David had it in his heart to build a temple for the Name of the Lord, the God of Israel.”
1 Kings 8:15-17
“But the Lord said to my father David, ‘You did well to have it in your heart to build a temple for my Name. Nevertheless, you are not the one to build the temple, but your son, your own flesh and blood—he is the one who will build the temple for my Name.’ “The Lord has kept the promise he made: I have succeeded David my father and now I sit on the throne of Israel, just as the Lord promised, and I have built the temple for the Name of the Lord, the God of Israel. I have provided a place there for the ark, in which is the covenant of the Lord that he made with our ancestors when he brought them out of Egypt.””
1 Kings 8:18-21
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Psalms 23:1-6
Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Colossians 3:16-17
“I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.”
Psalms 9:1-2
I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after your body has been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him. Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”
Luke 12:4-7
Anecdotally that the temple Solomon built was not God s perfect will. 1. David saying "temple I have built". 2. Ark did not have all objects it had when being carried in desert 3. Specific instructions given on the tent seem to be loosely followed for temple. Implications: maybe temple was a concession to show. The way we do it fails. A form w/o power.
Welcome brothers. Amen. Press into his presence this morning. Ask Jesus to fill him with his holy fire 🔥
Jesus your love for us is consuming fire! 🔥 You are a jealous God and want us to be your holy temple!
PRAISE The LORD GOD ALMIGHTY!!! 🙌🏿. Oh Come let Us Adore HIM!!! ❤️🙏🏿👑🔥📖……..🗣️🦅🎤🎼….. HALLELUJAH TO THE MOST HIGH!!! 💪🏾
Let God burn that anger away. That wicked desire in you festering. Lust or jealousy
Now the Lord has fulfilled His word which He spoke…. No matter what we achieve all the glory goes to God.
Have it all Jesus. My time, finances , my body, my words, my heart.
Thank you for another great day of Zoom Battle Prayer.
Songs we had for worship this morning:
Play 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG6DFVCiUng
Play 2
https://youtu.be/A16QFP3Q6Rk?si=j148QrudzGkDZI62
Play 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ISLbsdfMco
Play 4 If we need too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anz_4BZ1-2s