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October 22, 2023 – 1 Kings 8:12-61 – Solomon’s Prayer

At the dedication of the new Temple, King Solomon addresses the people, focusing on humility, and then offers a prayer invoking God’s acceptance of His new dwelling place and pleading for God to forgive his people when they repent. Notes … Continue reading

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October 15, 2023 – 1 Kings 8:1-11 – The Dedication of Solomon’s Temple

At the time of the Feast of Tabernacles, the Ark is brought into the Holy of Holies, heavenly fire descends to consume the sacrifice and the Shekinah glory fills the Temple, causing the priests to fall down on their faces … Continue reading

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October 1, 2023 – Preparing for the Feast of Tabernacles

Since next week we will be feasting and partying on Tabernacles, we will study about it this week to get ready. The Feast of Tabernacles is a festival of light and joy. The spiritual meaning of the feast is expressed … Continue reading

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September 24, 2023 – Observe Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is the climax of the ten days of awe and is considered to be the most important day for the Jews in the liturgical year. The fast, which we will observe Sept. 23-24, … Continue reading

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September 17, 2023 – Celebrate Rosh Hashanah!

The Jewish feast of Rosh Hashanah begins the “Days of Awe” that end at Yom Kippur. It’s a time of reflection and repentance, and for believers in Jesus it’s a time of thanksgiving for fulfilling these feasts and granting us … Continue reading

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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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