Emphasis Preaching Journal
Temples of Stone, Flesh, and Bread
Commentary
The first temple, built under the leadership of King Solomon, was sacred in memory. Never mind that Solomon’s temple would not have been as impressive as the second temple, completed by Herod the Great. Solomon was beloved in memory. Herod was not. In this passage, Solomon dedicates a temple of stone. We learn from Paul that the people of God are the living temple. And Jesus, the living bread, is the living temple, and will be so revealed at the end!
1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11) 22-30, 41-43
1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11) 22-30, 41-43
