Solomon's Temple

Scripture:

I Kings 8:1-9:9


Observation:

I wish I could have seen Solomon’s temple! Chapters 6 and 7 of I Kings describe it, and the word “spectacular” doesn’t seem to be sufficient!

In today’s reading, the temple is completed and Solomon is hosting a lavish celebration. The most important part of all, though, is that God showed up - He allowed His glory to fill the temple! (8:11)


Application:

We often think of “worship” as components of a church service, but worship is about meeting the living God! Let’s take a few moments to think about what this passage teaches us about worship....

True worship:

1. Requires careful preparation (8:1-9)
2. Inclues prayer (8:22-53)
3. Includes praise (8:56)
4. Includes exhortation/preaching (8:57-61)
5. Includes offering (9:25)
6. has the singular aim of meeting with God (8:10; 9:2)

The bottom line - True worship is not about what we do or how we do it, it’s about WHO we meet!


Prayer:

Father, teach us to worship You with our entire lives (Romans 12:1). Teach us to worship You in spirit and in truth (John 4:24). May our worship be acceptable to You as we worship you in reverence and in awe (Hebrews 12:28).