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c. For the good that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel: This account of the dedication of the temple ends where the story of the temple began with David, not Solomon. How suitable for all Christians in America, and in any other nation, to humble ourselves, pray, seek the Lords face and turn from our wicked ways, asking Him to graciously hear from heaven, forgive our sin and bring spiritual healing to the ailing, impotent churches in our land. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. And Solomon finished the house of the LORD, and the king's house: and all that came into Solomon's heart to make in the house of the LORD, and in his own house, he prosperously effected. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Every redeemed human being should give all glory to Jesus for salvation and every benefit it brings. Yet God also gave Solomon an immediate answer of approval at the time of dedication, when the sacrifices were consumed with fire from heaven (2 Chronicles 7:1-7). Acts 5:29 We ought to obey God rather than men. When it is applied to the land, as here, it can refer to bringing the exiles back to the Promised Land (Jeremiah 30:17; 33:6-7) or restoring the land and its people to peace and security (Jeremiah 33:6; Isaiah 57:19). (Selman). No. So the victory that day was turned into mourning for all the people. 1. Nevertheless, the same God who made this promise to Israel still reigns in the heavens and will still respond to His humble praying people today. Nothing but continued fidelity can do that. (Morgan). 1. Prophets 2CH 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (BP) As we approach July 4th, many pastors preach about Christians in America repenting of sin and turning back to the Lord so that He will bless His churches. Choose a verse from '2 Chronicles 7' to begin your 'Verse-by-Verse' study of God's Word using the more than 100 commentaries available on StudyLight.org . 1 7), and after a day of sacrifice too, as then, and gave him a peculiar answer to his prayer. Psalm 34:8). He threatened it as certain that, if they did so, it would certainly be the ruin of both church and state. God will forgive. The fire came down here, not upon the killing of the sacrifices, but the praying of the prayer. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! C. We see it in 2 Chronicles 7:14 in the words: (If) My people who are called by My name pray and seek My face. Jesus urged His followers to hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matthew 5:6 NASB). ii. g. Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place: God promised to pay special attention to the prayers offered from the temple which Solomon, the son of David built. However, He has promised to bless generally those who do so (Psalms 1; Matthew 6:33; Galatians 6:7-8; et al.). For His mercy endures forever.. Glorious in himself; for our God is a consuming fire, terrible even in his holy places. Poetical Books He promised to answer the prayers of his people that should at any time be made in that place, 2 Chronicles 7:13-15; 2 Chronicles 7:13-15. His death was our life, and he was made sin and a curse that we might inherit righteousness and a blessing. 3. Romans 13:1 ff. General Epistles But in the scriptures, it is interesting that God seemed to warn people of the very thing that later became their stumbling block. This is false, as an unwillingness to stop sinning is a probable sign of unbelief. The Gospels Poetical Books But he set before him death as well as life, the curse as well as the blessing. On the twenty-third day of the seventh month he sent the people away to their tents, joyful and glad of heart for the good that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel. EDITORS NOTE: Steve Gaines is president of the Southern Baptist Convention and pastor of Memphis-area Bellevue Baptist Church. Wisdom Literature Your partnership makes all we do possible. 11 Thus Solomon finished the house of the Lord, and the king's house: and all that came into Solomon's heart to make in the house of the Lord, and in his own house, he prosperously effected. II. God promised something special to Israel when they did humble themselves and did pray and seek Gods face. 16 For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually. God has not promised specifically to heal the land of other believers who obey His will for them. The people worshipped and praised God, v. 3. Repentance means to confess our sins and turn away from them. The phrase My people who are called by My name had its first application to the people of Israel as they lived in the land God promised them. 16 For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually. Frankly, modern Christianity is marked by far too much arrogance and condescension. Similar to previous games, the player controls a main character out of a party of three. We had the substance of it before, 1 Kings 9:2-9. ", God responded to Solomons prayer with a special revelation. ], "This verse [2 Chronicles 7:14] is of vital significance for the Chroniclers theology. a. With the help of King Hiram of Tyre, Solomon prepared materials and arranged a workforce to build the planned temple (2:1-18; see notes on 1 Kings 5:1-18). When, in 2 Chronicles 7:14, it is said, I will heal their land, the telling expression, according to the Authorized Version, must be understood to refer to the removing of drought by rain. When I shut up heaven and there is no rain, or command the locusts to devour the land, or send pestilence among My people, if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Construction went on for seven years, until the temple, its furniture, its courtyard, and all other articles and decorations connected with it were completed according to plan (3:1-5:1; see notes on 1 Kings 6:1-51). Poetical Books The very thing that God warned him about was the very thing that he did. The words speak to us also. Verses 1-22. 4. 2 Chronicles 7:14 teaches us that God's people are the key to real change, because they have access to the God who can do all things and who is ready and willing and able to answer their prayers. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a 19 But if ye turn away, and forsake my statutes and my commandments, which I have set before you, and shall go and serve other gods, and worship them; 20 Then will I pluck them up by the roots out of my land which I have given them; and this house, which I have sanctified for my name, will I cast out of my sight, and will make it to be a proverb and a byword among all nations. The game employs an open world design, with a day-and-night time cycle that often affects in-game events, including quests, enemy strength, and item availability. The priests had so many sacrifices to administer that they specially consecrated the area in front of the temple to receive sacrifices because the bronze altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings. Humble themselves. In his days the land was quiet for ten years. Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.. ii. 13-16 (cp. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the . Nevertheless, the same God who made this promise to Israel still reigns in the heavens and will still respond to His humble praying people today. The characteristics of the reign of Asa. You're going to be cut off and these calamities are going to come. Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation. Verse 5. Jesus said that the humble tax collector, rather than the arrogant and self-righteous Pharisee went home justified. Although Gods invitation is initially given to my people (2 Chronicles 7:14), 2 Chronicles 6:32-33 has made clear that anyone who acknowledges Gods name and authority may pray with the same confidence of a hearing. That sacrifice was consumed that we might escape. If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. And as for this house, which is exalted, everyone who passes by it will be astonished and say, Why has the LORD done thus to this land and this house? Then they will answer, Because they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, who brought them out of the land of Egypt, and embraced other gods, and worshiped them and served them; therefore He has brought all this calamity on them.. "But what happened to Solomon? And the priests could not enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the Lords house. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God singled out one class of people that He would listen to. (1-3) The effect of David's grief upon his loyal supporters. But how far we have moved from true Christianity. 12 And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for a house of sacrifice. Finally, the day had arrived for the temple dedication. It wasnt enough to merely turn their hearts to God; they must also turn their lives to God. We must never grudge the time that we spend in the worship of God and communion with him, nor think it long, or grow weary of it. 2 Chronicles 7:12-22. But if you turn away, and forsake my statutes and my commandments, which I have set before you, and you shall go and serve other gods, and worship them; then will I pluck them up by the roots out of my land which I have given them; and this house, which I have sanctified for my name, will I cast out of my sight, and I will make it to be a proverb and a byword among the nations. . Here is, I. It's a reminder of the dedication of the tabernacle in the wilderness where the fire of God came down and kindled the coals upon . Historical Books These expressions are best understood as four facets of one attitude, that sinners should seek God himself in humble repentance, rather than four separate steps on a long road to forgiveness. (Selman), ii. Fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple, The priests could not enter the house of the LORD, They bowed their faces to the ground on the pavement, and worshiped and praised the LORD, For He is good, for His mercy endures forever, The king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD, King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand bulls and one hundred and twenty thousand sheep, The priests attended to their services; the Levites also with instruments of the music of the LORD, the bronze altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, At that time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, For the good that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel, Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD and the kings house, Solomon successfully accomplished all that came into his heart, Have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice, If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, Then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land, Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place, My eyes and My heart will be there perpetually, If you walk before Me as your father David walkedthen I will establish the throne of your kingdom, walk before Me as your father David walked, But if you turn away and forsake My statutes and My commandmentsthen I will uproot them, And this house which I have sanctified for My name I will cast out of My sight, Will make it a proverb and a byword among all peoples. everyone who passes by it will be astonished, David Guzik :: Hechos 2 El Espritu Santo Es Derramado Sobre la Iglesia, David Guzik :: Hechos 9 La Conversin de Saulo de Tarso, David Guzik :: Mateo 4 La Tentacin de Jess y Su Primer Ministerio en Galilea, David Guzik :: Apocalipsis 20 Satans, el Pecado y la Muerte son Finalmente Eliminados, David Guzik :: Apocalipsis 12 La Mujer, el Nio, y el Dragn, David Guzik :: 2 Timoteo 3 Los Tiempos Peligrosos y la Preciosa Verdad, David Guzik :: 1 Samuel 28 Sal y la Adivina de Endor, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), Revelation 7-9 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Revelation 2-3 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Genesis 1:1-8 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Revelation 10-12 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Psalms 71-80 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Clarke, Adam "Clarke's Commentary: The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments with a Commentary and Critical Notes" Volume 2 (Joshua-Esther) (New York: Eaton and Mains, 1827), Morgan, G. Campbell "An Exposition of the Whole Bible" (Old Tappan, New Jersey: Revell, 1959), Selman, Martin J. It is hard to think of a more intimate way to indicate Gods nearness, or a greater encouragement to prayer. (Selman). Now the LORD appeared ( 2 Chronicles 7:11-12 ). And whoever beholds with true faith, the Saviour agonizing and . 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. Note, The tokens of God's favour to us should enlarge our hearts in his service, and make us to abound therein more and more. This promise of God is an answer to Solomon's prayer. 1. Hosea 14:4; Isaiah 53:5, 57:18-19; Psalm 41:4); at other times it relates to physical healing (e.g. Get our Question of the Week delivered right to your inbox! (2 Chronicles 7:4-5) The temple is dedicated by man with a multitude of sacrifices. Yet the whole situation seems to have made them more aware of the goodness and mercy of God. And when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the house ( 2 Chronicles 7:1 ). (e) I will cause the pestilence to cease and destroy the beasts that hurt the fruit of the earth, and send rain in due season. Nay, they had reason to say, that God was good in this. He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. I'll never be troubled there, Lord. Is God an American? Then Asa his son reigned in his place. Prophets Why did God use a lying spirit to deceive Ahab? [If] My people who are called by My name humble themselves. It is always good for Christians to walk humbly with our God (Micah 6:8). "Though they have taken deep root, and taken root long, in this good land, yet I will pluck them up by the roots, extirpate the whole nation, pluck them up as men pluck up weeds out of their garden, which are thrown to the dunghill." Furthermore Solomon consecrated the middle of the court that was in front of the house of the LORD; for there he offered burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings, because the bronze altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat. II. National judgments are here supposed (v. 13), famine, and pestilence, and perhaps war, for by the locusts devouring the land meant enemies as greedy as locusts, and laying all waste. Pauline Epistles Verse 2. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed Proverbs 14:34 Nations obliged to do right. The temple was then dedicated to God (5:2-7:22; see notes on 1 Kings 8:1-9). God did not demand perfect obedience from Solomon. And this house, which is high, shall be an astonishment to every one that passeth by it; so that he shall say, Why hath the LORD done thus unto this land, and unto this house? 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. Pardoning mercy makes ways for healing mercy, Psalms 103:3; Matthew 9:2. Glad and merry in heart for the goodness of God. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Is it ever appropriate to take a single verse of Scripture out of its context? And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and they worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
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