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September 10, 2023 – 1 Kings 7 – Hiram the Artisan

King Hiram of Tyre appoints another Hiram – a master builder and artisan – to go to Jerusalem and help Solomon in the construction of the furniture and utensils of the Temple, as well as the two pillars of Boaz … Continue reading

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August 27, 2023 – 1 Kings 6 – The Building of the Temple

Hewing stones without tools, a curious Jewish fable and the missing silver in the building’s construction all illuminate hidden spiritual pictures in Solomon’s Temple. Notes on 1 Kings 6:1-38

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August 20, 2023 – 1 Kings 5 – The Alliance of Hiram and Solomon

The friendship and alliance with the Phoenician King Hiram  not only helped Solomon build the Temple, but showed a deeper scriptural principle of Gentiles joining with  Jews to further God’s kingdom, fulfilled by  Gentile followers of Jesus among the first … Continue reading

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August 13, 2023 – Numbers 19 – The Red Heifer

Tradition says there was one thing King Solomon could not understand in all his wisdom – the sacrifice of the Red Heifer, which is described in Numbers 19:1-22. Why were those who prepared and carried out the sacrifice rendered unclean, … Continue reading

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August 6, 2023 – 1 Kings 4 – The Greatness of Solomon’s Reign

The greatness of Solomon’s reign is shown regarding the provision, the extent and the quality of his kingdom. Within this description are hints pointing to Messiah’s Kingdom as described by the prophets, and Solomon being a type of Christ. Notes … Continue reading

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July 30, 2023 – 1 Kings 3 – The Wisdom of Solomon

In a dream, God asks Solomon what he desires. Solomon asks for wisdom to judge the people. God promises to grant him that as well as riches and power that he did not ask for. Solomon’s wisdom is illustrated by … Continue reading

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July 23, 2023 – 1 Chronicles 29 & 1 Kings 2:1-12 – David Prepares Materials for the Temple

David does everything that is needed in preparation for construction of the Temple by Solomon. This reflects Jesus’ work on the cross preparing salvation for his church, which is also His temple, His body and His bride. Notes for 1 … Continue reading

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