The Temple of God Built by Solomon

Reading Portion

I Kgs.5:10,17,18; 6: 2,3,7-9,15,19-23,28-38; 8: 6,10,11,62,63.

Lesson Content

1. Solomon had timber and stones hewed and prepared for the building of the temple (I Kgs.5:10,17,18).

2. The dimensions of the temple and the porch (I Kgs.6:2,3).

3. The temple was built of stones already made ready. The inside of the temple was covered with wood and was overlaid with pure gold (I Kgs.6:7-9,15,21,30).

4. Solomon prepared an oracle (I Kgs.6:19,20).

5. Two cherubims were kept in the oracle (I Kgs. 6:23,28).

6. All the walls of the temple were carved (I Kgs. 6:29).

7. Carved doors were made for the entering of the oracle and the temple (I Kgs.6:31-35).

8. Solomon built also the inner court (I Kgs.6:36).

9. It took seven years to build the temple (I Kgs. 6:38).

10. The ark of the covenant was brought by the priests into the oracle, the most holy place (I Kgs.8:6).

11. The glory of the Lord filled the temple (I Kgs.8:10,11).

12. The king and the children of Israel offered sacrifices unto the Lord and dedicated the temple (I Kgs.8:62,63).

Moral

In the New Testament period, the Spirit -baptized people are the temple of God. Therefore we should receive the Holy Spirit and build up our spiritual life.