Day 143

1 Kings 8:1-53; 2 Chronicles 5-6.  “Messiah’s Temple”

In part of Solomon’s address to the people of Israel, he refers to the Davidic covenant.  Solomon recognizes that he has fulfilled the portion of the covenant that says one of David’s descendants will build the Lord’s temple.  However, what Solomon did not know was that this prophetic statement in 2 Sam. 7:12-14 was not only fulfilled by Solomon, but would ultimately be fulfilled by the Messiah.
In the last two days we have emphasized the individual role each of us has as a temple of the Holy Spirit.  The New Testament also teaches us that the Church is collectively a temple whose foundation is Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 3:11).
This temple established by Jesus is being continually built upon by those who have put their faith in Christ (1 Cor. 3:10-16).  When we are doing the Lord’s work, we are building onto this temple.  Paul speaks of building with gold, silver and jewels which will last, or building with wood, hay and straw which will be burned up.  So how are you building onto the temple?  Will your works of service last and be rewarded?

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?