Today, we begin 1st Kings, Chapter 7. For the Complete Jewish Bible, click HERE. For the King James Version, click HERE. Chapter 7 is dedicated to describing the construction of Solomon’s palace complex. I use the word “complex” because it consisted of multiple buildings. Interestingly, the Book of Chronicles totally omits the construction of this […]
1K6-9: Seven Seals, Seven Churches, and Seven Years to Build the House of God
“The foundation of the house of Adonai was laid in the fourth year, in the month of Ziv. In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, all parts of the house were completed exactly as designed. Thus, he was seven years building it.“ – 1 Kings 6:37-38 The last […]
1K6-8: The Powerful Spiritual Principle The Temple Layout Reveals
“The foundation of the house of Adonai was laid in the fourth year, in the month of Ziv. In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, all parts of the house were completed exactly as designed. Thus, he was seven years building it.”– 1 Kings 6:37-38 Let’s kick things […]
1K6-7: How the Holy of Holies Teaches Us Not to Rush Into God’s Presence
“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, […]
1K6-6: Cherubim Are NOT Angels
“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 […]
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