Fr. Mike Schmitz

And today in 1 Kings chapter 5, we're back with him getting the cedars and the cypress trees for building the temple. And so it's one of those things where we just kind of remember Oh, that's right. First Kings are a little bit behind Second Chronicles. They're a little bit ahead and they're looking back over this history and recounting what had gone down then.

And so just keep that in mind as we move forward, because it can be at times a little bit difficult to like, wait, where are they? How about they built the temple? Yes, that is in Second Chronicles where the temple has already been built and dedicated. And they're trucking right along there.

And so just keep that in mind as we move forward, because it can be at times a little bit difficult to like, wait, where are they? How about they built the temple? Yes, that is in Second Chronicles where the temple has already been built and dedicated. And they're trucking right along there.

And so just keep that in mind as we move forward, because it can be at times a little bit difficult to like, wait, where are they? How about they built the temple? Yes, that is in Second Chronicles where the temple has already been built and dedicated. And they're trucking right along there.

But in first Kings, here is Solomon who is still establishing that temple, which I think is really helpful for us because it reminds us of the importance and the centrality of the temple. Why? Not only because that is where God's presence would abide.

But in first Kings, here is Solomon who is still establishing that temple, which I think is really helpful for us because it reminds us of the importance and the centrality of the temple. Why? Not only because that is where God's presence would abide.

But in first Kings, here is Solomon who is still establishing that temple, which I think is really helpful for us because it reminds us of the importance and the centrality of the temple. Why? Not only because that is where God's presence would abide.

I mean, oh my gosh, what a gift to be able to hear in second Chronicles chapter seven, that here's the prayer of dedication at the very beginning of this. And Solomon finished praying and fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offerings and the sacrifices and the glory of the Lord filled the temple. This is, oh my goodness, this demonstrates the power of God's presence.

I mean, oh my gosh, what a gift to be able to hear in second Chronicles chapter seven, that here's the prayer of dedication at the very beginning of this. And Solomon finished praying and fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offerings and the sacrifices and the glory of the Lord filled the temple. This is, oh my goodness, this demonstrates the power of God's presence.

I mean, oh my gosh, what a gift to be able to hear in second Chronicles chapter seven, that here's the prayer of dedication at the very beginning of this. And Solomon finished praying and fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offerings and the sacrifices and the glory of the Lord filled the temple. This is, oh my goodness, this demonstrates the power of God's presence.

And the temple is essential because God's presence would abide there. Absolutely. That's absolutely clear. But it's also essential because that is where the people would offer their worship and And this is just so critical for us. It's so critical for us to understand the importance and the necessity of worshiping God as he has asked us to worship him.

And the temple is essential because God's presence would abide there. Absolutely. That's absolutely clear. But it's also essential because that is where the people would offer their worship and And this is just so critical for us. It's so critical for us to understand the importance and the necessity of worshiping God as he has asked us to worship him.

And the temple is essential because God's presence would abide there. Absolutely. That's absolutely clear. But it's also essential because that is where the people would offer their worship and And this is just so critical for us. It's so critical for us to understand the importance and the necessity of worshiping God as he has asked us to worship him.

And it's just, so as I said, in 1 Kings 5, preparations for building the temple and Solomon's working with his man Hiram. Hiram was good buddies with King David and he praises the Lord, which is so interesting. Hiram is not a Jew, but he's praising the Lord.

And it's just, so as I said, in 1 Kings 5, preparations for building the temple and Solomon's working with his man Hiram. Hiram was good buddies with King David and he praises the Lord, which is so interesting. Hiram is not a Jew, but he's praising the Lord.

And it's just, so as I said, in 1 Kings 5, preparations for building the temple and Solomon's working with his man Hiram. Hiram was good buddies with King David and he praises the Lord, which is so interesting. Hiram is not a Jew, but he's praising the Lord.

He gives praise to God that David has such a wise son and helps him out with the cedars from Lebanon and everything that he needs with a bunch of people as well to have the labor that goes into building the temple. But then also we have just something interesting, a couple of things interesting about 2 Chronicles 7 and 8. And what are we talking about?

He gives praise to God that David has such a wise son and helps him out with the cedars from Lebanon and everything that he needs with a bunch of people as well to have the labor that goes into building the temple. But then also we have just something interesting, a couple of things interesting about 2 Chronicles 7 and 8. And what are we talking about?

He gives praise to God that David has such a wise son and helps him out with the cedars from Lebanon and everything that he needs with a bunch of people as well to have the labor that goes into building the temple. But then also we have just something interesting, a couple of things interesting about 2 Chronicles 7 and 8. And what are we talking about?

What we're talking about is the fact not only that in the beginning of Chronicles chapter 7, Solomon ends his prayer, fire comes down from heaven, and the glory of the Lord fills the place. So, so, so beautiful and powerful. But also we have... A couple notes in chapter seven, Solomon finishes the house of the Lord and his own house, the King's house. And the Lord appears to Solomon by night.