‘The King decorates the Temple’ (1 Kings 6:14-38)

God didn’t care only about the appearance of the exterior of the Temple, but also the interior. The text of 1 Kings 6:14-38 tells the reader about the carvings, woodwork, gold and furnishings that could be seen inside its walls, all of which were designed to reflect something of God’s love of beauty, His evident glory and His all surpassing holiness. And yet, while the Temple is with us no longer, God’s interest in beauty, glory and holiness remains – all combined so wonderfully together in the cross of our Saviour, Jesus.

Message

Outline

• Getting to know you by seeing your house!
• The same is true for God…
• Progress in the building of the Temple…
• Note from the text how the interior reflects…

God’s perspective on beauty (v.14-18)

God’s expression of glory (v.19-22)

God’s character as holy (v.23-38)

The God of beauty, glory and holiness…
His beauty, glory and holiness in another place!