TOPIC: Beyond The Beauty Of Solomon’s Temple
KEY VERSE: “7 And he made ten candlesticks of gold according to their form, and set them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left. 8 He made also ten tables, and placed them in the temple, five on the right side, and five on the left. And he made an hundred basons of gold.” (2 Chronicles 4:7-8).
Scripture Reference: 2 Chronicles 4:1-8 (KJV)
1. Moreover he made an altar of brass, twenty cubits the length thereof, and twenty cubits the breadth thereof, and ten cubits the height thereof.
2. Also he made a molten sea of ten cubits from brim to brim, round in compass, and five cubits the height thereof; and a line of thirty cubits did compass it round about.
3. And under it was the similitude of oxen, which did compass it round about: ten in a cubit, compassing the sea round about. Two rows of oxen were cast, when it was cast.
4. It stood upon twelve oxen, three looking toward the north, and three looking toward the west, and three looking toward the south, and three looking toward the east: and the sea was set above upon them, and all their hinder parts were inward.
5. And the thickness of it was an handbreadth, and the brim of it like the work of the brim of a cup, with flowers of lilies; and it received and held three thousand baths.
6. He made also ten lavers, and put five on the right hand, and five on the left, to wash in them: such things as they offered for the burnt offering they washed in them; but the sea was for the priests to wash in.
7. And he made ten candlesticks of gold according to their form, and set them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left.
8. He made also ten tables, and placed them in the temple, five on the right side, and five on the left. And he made an hundred basons of gold.
Solomons Temple was Made of Gold
King Solomon’s enormous temple took a long seven years to build before its furnishings, courtyard, and ornamental embellishments were finished. The temple’s interior was richly decorated. The stonework has beaten gold applied over it. There were golden sinks for routine foot and hand washing. Being granted access to the gorgeous temple to worship in was a privilege.
The record and description of the temple’s furnishing are stated in the text. Most of the items and vessels inside the temple were made of gold. These included the ten candlesticks, five on each side to the temple and one hundred basons of gold.
Heaven is more magnificent than Solomon’s Temple
The New Jerusalem, the holy home of God, whose streets are built of gold, has streets that are even more magnificent than the exquisite gold of Solomon’s temple. The language of man on earth is incapable of expressing the beauty of this holy city. This is the location that Christ has prepared for his followers. The splendor of this metropolis that Christ prepared cannot be compared to the beauty of King Solomon’s temple, which was built by humans.
Additionally to physical temples, God has said that believers are His temples that He resides in (1 Corinthians 6:19). Therefore, through genuine salvation and authentic holiness, this sanctuary should be garnished, beautified, and cleansed. God foretells the destruction of everyone who defiles this temple.
If you are yet to get converted to Christ, you have an ample opportunity to do so now by repenting of your sins and placing your faith in Him. Then, you will become God’s temple and have the privilege of dwelling with Him in heaven.
In Conclusion
Are you born again? If you are not, this is an opportunity to do so. Simply say the following prayer: Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious Blood. Today, I accept You as my Lord and personal Saviour. Thank You Jesus for saving me! Now, I know I am born again! For further reading, please get my books: Unlimited Power of Faith, Understanding the Power of Faith, Exploits of Faith and Born to Win!
