The Walls Are Alive! “Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house…” I Peter 2:5 At first this verse seems to contradict our previous conclusion, that those who are saved are represented by the wood used in the temple. This verse clearly says that we are like lively stones used to build…
The Foundation The most important part of any building is the foundation. A good quality foundation is necessary for a good quality building. Without a foundation, the building has no stability; it will fall. When we look at the story of the construction of the temple, we can sometimes draw parallels between Solomon and…
The Architect’s Plan Principles of architecture. The temple as Solomon built it is more than a physical building. It is an expression by our Creator of His perception of mankind. “…ye are the temple of God…” (I Corinthians 3:16) Solomon’s temple was not a building devised by human intellect. “Then David gave to Solomon…
As I walked among the giants, my eyes turned upward toward the tips of their lofty limbs, and my thoughts turned toward God. It was a bright clear day, yet the sunlight filtering down, way down through soft fern-like branches, bathed the forest floor in a dark emerald light. I paused to think of God…
In the first chapter of the gospel of John (John 1:35-42), we find John the Baptist pointing out Jesus to two of his followers and declaring “Behold the Lamb of God!” These disciples of John then began following Jesus. Jesus noticed John’s disciples following Him, and asked them what they were seeking. The men then…
A Gallery of the Beautiful Work of Jesus the Master Carpenter on display in Solomon’s temple. By Edward D. Brill Copyright “For we are laborers together with God, ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.” I Corinthians 3:9 It is the author’s sincere desire that the message of this book reach as many people…
