“Then the king turned around and blessed the whole community of Israel. The whole community of Israel stood.” as he said: ‘Blessed be Adonai, the God of Israel, who spoke to my father David with his mouth and fulfilled his promise with his hand.‘” -1 Kings 8:14 In verse 14, a prophetic picture is painted […]
1K8-12: You Can Look Holy and Still Be Empty
Yesterday, I was talking about God’s Spirit and the Temple. The main point was that it is the Lord’s presence that determines whether something is holy or not. Not the building itself. Up to this point, God’s presence has appeared in many different forms. He has manifested as a cloud, the Angel of the Lord, […]
1K8-11: The Temple Was Built for a Relationship, Not a Residence
“Shlomo said, ‘Adonai said he would live in thick darkness. But I have built you a magnificent house, a place where you can live forever.‘”-1 Kings 8:12-13 What does Solomon mean when he says the Temple will be Adonai’s dwelling place forever? This brings up a critical point. The Temple was never meant to be […]
1K8-10: God Is NOT a Man—And the Temple Cloud Proves It
“When the cohanim came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of Adonai, so that, because of the cloud, the cohanim could not stand up to perform their service; for the glory of Adonai filled the house of Adonai.” – 1 Kings 8:10-11 Several Hebrew words mean “cloud.” But the one used […]
1K8-9: How Religious Tradition Can Become More Dangerous Than Sin Itself
“When the cohanim came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of Adonai…“ – 1 Kings 8:10 In verse 10, an incredible thing happens. A thick cloud bursts out of nowhere and fills up the Temple. This was the presence of the Lord. The atmosphere was so intense that the priests had […]
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