Lesson Two
The Temple

I. SOLOMON'S TEMPLE
A.	The Temple, which Solomon built, was the most costly and magnificent building 	upon earth at that time.
B.	It was built on the site of Araunah's threshing floor which was Mt. Moriah where 	Abraham had been commanded to sacrifice Isaac.
C.	It was built similar to the plan of the Tabernacle, but twice the size.
D.	A veil separated the Most Holy Place and the Holy Place. 
E.	The Temple was built of stone, but paneled with cedar overlaid with gold.
F.	The Ark was placed in the Holy of Holies 
1.	The Mercy Seat overshadowed by cherubim's.
2.	On the Mercy Seat shone the mysterious light, the Shekinah, the symbol of 	the presence of God. 
3.	Only the High Priest could enter here on the Day of Atonement.
G.	In the Holy Place: 
1.	The Altar of Incense
2.	Ten golden lamp stands standing five on each side 
3.	Ten tables of shewbread 
H.	Along the sides and rear of the Temple were side chambers for the priests.
I.	In front of the Temple was the Brazen Altar of Burnt Offering
J.	This is now the "Dome of the Rock," under the center of the Mohammedan 	Mosque. 
K.	To the south was the Brazen Laver.
L.	There were also ten smaller portable lavers.
M.	There were two courts:
1.	The Inner Court, for the priests 
2.	The Great Court, intended for the people 

II. THE BUILDING OF THE TEMPLE
A.	David wanted to build the Temple but was forbidden because he was a man of 	war. 
B.	However, God had revealed to him the plans for the structure that he passed on to 	Solomon. 
C.	Before he died, David gathered much material for it.
D.	The actual building began during Solomon's fourth year.
E.	It required 30,000 Israelites to cut the timber in the Lebanon forests.
F.	It took 80,000 slaves to quarry and shape the stones. 
G.	The logs were floated down the coast in rafts, picked up at Joppa. 
H.	The stones were transported on the backs of 70,000 slaves. 
I.	The Phoenicians supervised the work.
III. THE DEDICATION OF THE TEMPLE
A.	When the Temple was finished, Solomon called all Israel to come to the great 	feast when the Temple would be dedicated.
B.	Solomon had the Ark of the covenant brought which represented God's presence. 
C.	When placed in the Holy of Holies, the cloud of God's glory filled the building 
D.	Then Solomon preached a short sermon and followed with a prayer of dedication.
E.	When he finished, fire fell from the heaven to ignite the offering on the Brazen 	Altar.
F.	When the glory of the Lord filled the house, the priests could not stand to minister 	by reason of the cloud.

IV. GOD'S PROMISE AND WARNING
A.	The Lord appeared to Solomon and told him that his prayer had been heard. 
B.	The Lord said that He had chosen and sanctified the Temple that His name might 	be there forever.
C.	The conditions which must be met by His people were:
1.	They must humble themselves
2.	They must pray
3.	They must seek the Lord's face
4.	They must turn from their wicked way
D.	The Lord promised Solomon that if he would walk before Him as David walked, 	He would establish the kingdom.
E.	Along with the promise, the Lord gave a serious warning. 
F.	If Solomon forsook the Lord and worshipped other gods, He would pluck Israel 	up by the roots and He would cast the Temple out of His sight.
G.	Solomon forgot the warning and the judgment came to pass as the Lord said.

V. OTHER BUILDINGS BUILT BY SOLOMON
A.	Solomon erected many other buildings.
B.	His palace took 13 years to build.
C.	He also built a "Hall of Judgment." 
D.	In this building, Solomon sat for judgment on a six-step throne of ivory overlaid 	with gold. 
E.	He also built a special house for one of his wives, the daughter of Pharaoh.

Lesson Two
Self Help Test

A.	Write a full description of Solomon's Temple. 

B.	Describe the dedication of the Temple. 

C.	In your own words, write Solomon's prayer. 

D.	What are the four conditions to be met for revival given by God in II Chronicles 7:14-22? 
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E.	What help did Solomon receive from Hiram, king of Tyre?