Chapter 290 of 1163

1 KINGS 5–7

Cooperation. God gave David the design for the temple (1 Chron. 28:11–19), and David and the people provided most of the materials (1 Chron. 29). A gentile king, Hiram, supplied the timber, and a Canaanite work force (1 Kings 9:20–22) assisted the Jewish workers. It was a cooperative effort supervised by King Solomon. God is building His “holy temple” today (Eph. 2:19–22), and He uses the service of all kinds of people. Are you helping to build His church?

Construction. They built with gold, silver, and costly stones (1 Chron. 28:14–29:9), the same materials God wants in His church (1 Cor. 3:10–23; see also Prov. 2:1–9; 3:13–15; 8:10–11). Every detail was spelled out, and Solomon saw to it that the design was followed perfectly.

Concern. Wealth beyond measure went into the building of the temple, but the important thing was obedience to the Lord (1 Kings 6:11–13). God is not impressed with our buildings, for He provides everything we put into them (Isa. 66:1–2). He wants our loving obedience, and then He can make the buildings a blessing.

Pillars

The two pillars were called Jachin (“He will establish”) and Boaz (“In Him is strength”).

God provides stability and strength for His people because they worship Him. God’s house was costly and beautiful, but it also needed stability and strength (Ps. 96:6).

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