Sukkot — dedication of the first temple

Day 2 — King Solomon’s dedication of the first temple of Israel, described in 1st Kings 8, gives us a picture of some of what God is teaching through the Feast of Tabernacles, which points to Messiah as “God with us.”

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Food for thought from the recorded discussion

Why is the first day so important? What takes place on the second day?

Isaiah 1 — Who will Messiah use to educate the world about Himself? Who do we represent?

1st Kings 8 —The Kings residence and the Temple were completed at the same time. Why is this important? Who will crown the Messiah as “King of Kings and Lord of Lords”? Who did Solomon call to the assembly? Why is the sanctification of the altar important? What was brought to the newly built Temple?

1st Kings 8:12-40 — What did Solomon say? Who designed the temple? Why couldn’t King David built the temple? Why was the cloud dark? How did Solomon explain the inspiration of the building of the Temple? Were Aaron’s rod and the manna still in the Ark at the time of Solomon’s temple? Is there an explanation for their absence? What kind of responsibilities does God want the King carry out? How does the king know his duty? Where does God live? Who do we obtain forgiveness for sin? What does it mean to confess God’s name? Where does the spirit of God dwell now without the Temple?

1st Kings 8:41-43 — What is Solomon’s prayer for those outside the people of Israel? How is the stranger supposed to pray? Why does he call upon God?

1st Kings 8:44-54 — What does Solomon ask of God in this text? Does he pray for himself? Why did Solomon ask God to “open His eyes”? What can happen when you ask God to open His eyes towards you?

1st Kings 8:55-59,61 — How did Solomon conclude the convocation?

Speaker: Richard Agee.