October 22, 2024 — Times Ten

O to be filled “with the Spirit,” “with the fruits of righteousness…by Jesus Christ,” and “with all the fullness of God”!  As noted earlier, the laver in the tabernacle was replaced by a bronze Sea “for the priests to wash in” (2 Chron 4:6). Was there enough water for all the priests? It could contain over 22,000 gallons! Holding up […]

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October 21, 2024 — The Need To Be Clean

They say in the antique business, “If it isn’t Baroque, don’t fix it.” But God’s furnishings are unbreakable!  Furniture throughout history has been both utilitarian and decorative, but the furniture in the temple wasn’t only useful and beautiful; it was also highly symbolic. We noted the change in size for the bronze altar, now matching […]

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October 18, 2024 — Moving In

Often we’re distracted from the little things by big things, only to find that the little things were the big things.  “Moreover,” begins 2 Chronicles 4. Moreover what? The foundations were vital (2 Chron 3:3), as they are for us today (Eph 2:19-20). The gold-covered cedar walls were exquisite (2 Chron 3:5). Imagine even using golden nails (v […]

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The Numbers Don’t Add Up

Don’t confuse me with a math geek. But even with my schoolhouse arithmetic, the numbers I hear on a regular basis don’t add up. Here’s a sobering number from the Economic Policy Institute. Globalizing our economy (shipping jobs overseas) has cost Americans plenty. Manufacturing jobs dropped by 5 million, and 70,000 factories have closed. We’ve […]

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October 17, 2024 — The Work How Great! The Plan How Wise!

The scaffolding isn’t pretty, but God is working out everything for your good and His glory.  Imagine three men looking at a building. When you’re introduced, in each case they say, “I built that building.” The first is the owner and architect, the second the construction superintendent, and the third is the project manager. Regarding […]

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October 16, 2024 — O Mystery Of Love

The Lord living within makes our hearts a sanctuary of grace and our minds a repository of truth.  As has been noted, the portrait of Solomon in 1 Chronicles 1 features first his worship (vv 1-6), then the question that resulted in the gift of his wisdom (vv 7-12), then the additional provision of his […]

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