CONTENTS The temple being finished, the vessels and dedicated treasures are brought into the temple, and the Lord giveth a token of his favour and acceptance. 2 Chronicles 5:1 I refer the Reader for the observations on this subject to the parallel account given of it, 1 Kings 8:2. How delightful... [ Continue Reading ]
This assembly beautifully illustrates how all Israel is concerned in what concerned the ark. And how more beautiful still to consider, how all the redeemed of the Lord are concerned in what belongs to Jesus, whom that ark typified. Here let all be convened - our little ones, and even they that suck... [ Continue Reading ]
So would I take Jesus in the arms of my faith, and all that appertains to him, and, like holy Simeon, desire to depart in peace, having seen his salvation.... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe, Reader! how sacrifices made a part in every service: without shedding of blood there is no remission. Nothing but the blood of Christ cleansed from sin.... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe, how necessary the presence of Jesus must be to sanctify both place and service.... [ Continue Reading ]
That the ark was in the temple unto this day, means somewhat more, than the mere literal sense. Most probably Ezra wrote this book of the Chronicles; at which time Solomon's temple was destroyed. I rather think Ezra had a spiritual meaning in the expression; and that the phrase is intended to say, t... [ Continue Reading ]
When John, the beloved apostle, in a vision, saw the temple of God opened in heaven, he saw the ark of his testament: meaning, perhaps, the everlasting perpetuity and duration of the covenant of redemption in the blood of Jesus, whom that ark prefigured. Revelation 11:19.... [ Continue Reading ]
What sublimity is there in this account; short as it is. The Lord's approbation of this temple is the most interesting part; in filling the house with a cloud. The Reader will not, I hope, overlook that the approbation of Jesus was by a voice coming out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved son,... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS Lord! as I look on, and behold the riches and stores bringing into thy temple, what have I to offer or bring to the service of my God? Blessed Jesus! give me grace, like that poor widow, whose offering thou didst regard, to bring my two mites, even my soul and body, for all I have, and... [ Continue Reading ]