Part 4 – The Construction of the Temple (Part 2)

Dr. Benny M. Abante, Jr.

Lesson Information

Series: Lessons from the Life of Solomon
Title: Part 4 – The Construction of the Temple (Part 2)
Speaker: Dr. Benny M. Abante, Jr.
Passage: 2 Chronicles 2:6 (KJV)
Service: New Life Bible Class
Date: November 22, 2016

Lessons on the Life of Solomon
Lesson No. 38: THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE 1 Kings 5:1-7:51; 2 Chronicles 2:1-4:22

6 But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heav-en of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him?

—2 Chronicles 2:6— 


 

D. The Peculiar Fur-nishings of the Temple (2 Chron. 4:1; 2:6-8, 19-22). The Bible’s description of Solomon’s Temple (also called the First Temple) suggests that the inside ceil-ing was 180 feet long, 90 feet wide, and 50 feet high. The highest point on the Temple that King Solomon built was actually 120 cubits tall (about 20 stories or about 207 feet).

1. Courtyard—Upper or Inner Court

1.1. Altar of Burnt Offering. It is located in front of the Holy Place. The Altar of Burnt Offering has an important role when the priests were initiated (Lev. 8-10). The altar was 10 cubits high so that everyone could see the offerings that were made on it. Since it was not directly in God’s presence, it was not made of gold. Brass was more suitable for the altar on which sacrifices were offered, gold would have melted under the heart of the fire for the sacrifices.

1.2. Laver (Exodus 30:17-21). The great basin that held the water used for purification. The sea was a large basin that represented the ability of God to cleanse from sin and the 10 smaller lavers of brass were where the ordinary washings took place. The la-ver symbolized the cleansing needed to draw close to God. It was positioned between the altar of burnt offering and the entrance of the Holy Place.

2. Outer Sanctuary or the Holy Place

2.1. The Table of Shewbread (Exodus 37:10-16). It was constructed of acacia (shitim) wood covered with gold, and various dishes for the table were of pure gold. It was located on the right side of the Holy Place. The term showbread comes from the Hebrew words meaning “bread of the face” or “bread of the presence.”

2.2. The Altar of Incense (Exod. 37:25-28). It was also made with acacia (shitim) wood cov-ered with gold. The value of the incense is seen in its being paralleled with gold as evidence of praise for the Lord (Isa. 60:6). The incense was an offer-ing to God to show the nation’s appreciation of all His blessings. The incense was directly related to meeting with the Lord (Exod. 30:25-26). The wor-ship and honor symbolized by the incense made it possible for the high priest to enter the presence of the Lord. The thankful attitude of the people was vital tot their fellowship with Him.

E. The Lampstand (Exod. 25:37). It is made of pure gold and it gave light in the holy place. The lampstand was not necessary only because light was needed but it was also a reminder of what priests were to do for a nation. The priests were to instruct the nation in the Word and Will of the Lord (Deut. 17:8-11; Mal. 2:7). As the priest saw the lampstand, he should have remembered that he was to be a light and a testimony concerning God to the people.

To be concluded next week.

—BP’s Messages/David Robinson,
Through the Bible/John R. Master,
Timely Truths from the Tabernacle 11.27.16

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