Solomon's Wisdom and Wealth - 2 Chronicles 1
1. Text summary
Solomon worships God and asks for wisdom. God gives him wisdom, and wealth.
Solomon gets rich by reselling military equipment to surrounding nations!
2. Jesus
Jesus shows faithfulness to God at the beginning of His ministry, too (Luke 4:1-15).
Jesus is the wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:30).
3. Application
Give the effort to learn what to ask God for in prayer. What is it you lack in life, to serve God better? Not knowing what question to ask keeps us stuck where we are.
Solomon's Building Projects - 2 Chronicles 2
1. Text summary
Solomon strikes a deal with Tyre to get building material and a designer for the temple. He organizes a large labor force.
2. Jesus
Jesus Himself was a builder. He is building the church, God's household, and uses Gentiles to do it, too.
3. Application
Apostles, pastors, and church members are all working in God's house, with varying quality of work - 1 Corinthians 3:10-17.
Solomon's Temple - 2 Chronicles 3
1. Text summary
Solomon builds the temple. Lots of gold over fancy wood. Cherubim on the walls and veil and ark.
2. Jesus
Jesus is greater than the angels, but man before Him was subject to the cherubim's sword keeping them out of the Garden.
Jesus is the greater temple, allowing us back in to the garden of Eden.
3. Application
The temple represents the Garden of Eden - pillars (trees), fruit, gates, and angels. Going to church should be like going back to Eden, where we are back in fellowship with God and each other.
Solomon's Temple - 2 Chronicles 4
1. Text summary
Solomon has the metal cast for furnishings: altar, table, lampstands, and other utensils and hardware.
2. Jesus
Jesus has the expertise to forge precious things into perfect shape for beauty and for service to glorify God.
3. Application
We should give due honor to precious saints in God's house, whose souls are gold and bronze. But their purpose is to glorify God, not themselves.
God's Presence in Solomon's Temple - 2 Chronicles 5
1. Text summary
Solomon has the ark brought into the temple, with much praise from the Levites' music department. God's glory cloud fills the temple, as it did the tabernacle in Exodus 40.
2. Jesus
Jesus is the presence of God. When His people assemble in His name there is always praise in song, and the Spirit (glory cloud) present.
3. Application
Never take worship casually. Something astounding is going on. The Creator of all things is looking with favor on His people, through Christ, as they praise Him.
Solomon's Temple - 2 Chronicles 6
1. Text summary
Solomon reviews what he has done to the people.
Solomon prays to God publicly, thanking Him for keeping His promises to David, and asking Him to hear prayer from this temple.
2. Jesus
Jesus is the only one through Whom God hears prayers. He is THE temple, in this sense.
3. Application
Reflect on how God is working in your life - how He is keeping His promises to you.
Pray to God for specific things you need, in the name of Jesus.
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