Archives for June 2026

“For the entrance to the sanctuary he made doors of olive wood, set within a five-sided door-frame.” -1 Kings 6:31 Alrighty, so verse 31 speaks of the entrance to the “sanctuary.” The Hebrew term being used for “sanctuary” here is DEBIR. Do you recall my explanation of this word? If you need a quick refresher, […]

“Inside the sanctuary, he made two k’ruvim of olive wood, each seventeen-and-a-half feet high.” -1 Kings 6:23 In verse 23, we’re told about the creation of two mysterious creatures called K’RUVIM or CHERUBIM in English. Now I’ve got a news flash for you homies. CHERUBIM are NOT angels. Yes, cherubim are heavenly beings. But Scripture […]

“In the inner part of the house he set up the sanctuary, so that the ark for the covenant of Adonai could be placed there. This sanctuary was thirty-five feet long, wide and high; and it was overlaid with pure gold. In front of it he set an altar, which he covered with cedar.“ -1 […]

There’s something important I wanna show you. Check out these verses: “The word of the Lord came to Solomon: ‘As for this temple you are building, if you follow my decrees, observe my laws and keep all my commands and obey them, I will fulfill through you the promise I gave to David your father. […]

Alrighty, so we’re deep down in the trenches of examining the building of the 1st Temple. This chapter and the one to follow are just jam-packed to the hilt with more details than you’d know what to do with. Especially concerning the interior of this massive construction. Honestly, I could’ve titled this lesson and the […]