1 Kings 5; 2 Chronicles 2; 2 Thessalonians 3
From the very beginning of his reign, Solomon understood his dependence on God: "But now the Lord my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or disaster." (1 Kings 5:4). He fulfills what God commanded him through David: "I intend, therefore, to build a temple for the Name of the Lord my God, as the Lord told my father David..." (1 Kings 5:5).
Moreover, the Lord grants Solomon wisdom as he requested (1 Kings 5:12), as well as the favor of people like Hiram, king of Tyre, who provided the necessary timber for the temple's construction.
In 2 Chronicles 2, details of Solomon's approach to building the temple are provided. He recognizes the enormity of the task before him: "I am about to build a temple for the Name of the Lord my God and to dedicate it to him for burning fragrant incense before him, for setting out the consecrated bread regularly, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening and on the Sabbaths, at the New Moons and the appointed festivals of the Lord our God. This is a lasting ordinance for Israel. The temple I will build will be great because our God is greater than all other gods." (2 Chronicles 2:4-5).
2 Thessalonians 3
As an experienced Christian, pastor, and apostle of Jesus Christ, Paul frequently asks the churches he writes to pray for him. He understands his dependence on the Lord and cannot rely on his strength. He asks for prayers for two things: that God's work may spread and that they may be delivered from wicked and evil people: "As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith." (2 Thessalonians 3:1-2). These issues remain relevant today.
In conclusion, Paul provides several practical instructions for Christian living to the believers in Thessalonica.
- Avoid those who live disorderly lives (2 Thessalonians 3:6-7).
- Work with their own hands to provide for themselves (2 Thessalonians 3:7-12).
- Apply church discipline (warning) to those who do not obey the instructions given (2 Thessalonians 3:14-15).
Moreover, the Lord grants Solomon wisdom as he requested (1 Kings 5:12), as well as the favor of people like Hiram, king of Tyre, who provided the necessary timber for the temple's construction.
In 2 Chronicles 2, details of Solomon's approach to building the temple are provided. He recognizes the enormity of the task before him: "I am about to build a temple for the Name of the Lord my God and to dedicate it to him for burning fragrant incense before him, for setting out the consecrated bread regularly, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening and on the Sabbaths, at the New Moons and the appointed festivals of the Lord our God. This is a lasting ordinance for Israel. The temple I will build will be great because our God is greater than all other gods." (2 Chronicles 2:4-5).
2 Thessalonians 3
As an experienced Christian, pastor, and apostle of Jesus Christ, Paul frequently asks the churches he writes to pray for him. He understands his dependence on the Lord and cannot rely on his strength. He asks for prayers for two things: that God's work may spread and that they may be delivered from wicked and evil people: "As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith." (2 Thessalonians 3:1-2). These issues remain relevant today.
In conclusion, Paul provides several practical instructions for Christian living to the believers in Thessalonica.
- Avoid those who live disorderly lives (2 Thessalonians 3:6-7).
- Work with their own hands to provide for themselves (2 Thessalonians 3:7-12).
- Apply church discipline (warning) to those who do not obey the instructions given (2 Thessalonians 3:14-15).
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