But by the twenty-third year of King Joash the priests still had not repaired the temple. 2 Kings 12:6 Making repairs is something that many people do not really like to do. They know that they need to be done and see it staring at them all the time, but busyness, costs or just plain... Continue Reading →
2 Chronicles 3:7 Covered With The Best
He overlaid the ceiling beams, doorframes, walls and doors of the temple with gold, and he carved cherubim on the walls. 2 Chronicles 3:7 When a person is building a house, he wants it to look nice. He will strive to build it with the best materials he can afford. Once the house is built... Continue Reading →
Psalm 127:1 Who Is The Builder?
Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. Psalm 127:1 As a house is being built, there are certain things that must be done correctly, or else the house will not stand very well. The right type of boards... Continue Reading →
Psalm 5:7 In His House
But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple. Psalm 5:7 David could see all of his enemies around him. He knew that they did not follow God and asked God to destroy them because of their wickedness. David recognized that it was only... Continue Reading →
Nehemiah 10:39 Do Not Neglect God’s House
The people of Israel, including the Levites, are to bring their contributions of grain, new wine and olive oil to the storerooms, where the articles for the sanctuary and for the ministering priests, the gatekeepers and the musicians are also kept. "We will not neglect the house of our God." Nehemiah 10:39 All of the... Continue Reading →