GOAL:
MEMORY VERSE
Ki tov-Yom bakhatzereikha mealef bakharti histofef bebeit Elohai midur baholei resha
For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the Beit Elohai, Than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
The Model of Ancient Jerusalem
Jerusalem - Model of Ancient Jerusalem / Jerusalem; Yerushalayim ...
Ancient Jerusalem (Canaanite Jebusites) in Israel
The Temple of Solomen by Lambert Dolphin
Hiram king of Tzor was a Goyim king. He controlled vast timber resources in Lebanon. He was a very friendly to King David and now when it was time for Shlomo to build the temple he wished to show the same friendliness to Shlomo. He provide the timbers.
Ryrie Study Bible
A Heikhal is the kadosh or sacred dwelting place (Set Apart place or Holy sanctuary where the table of shewbread, Menorah, golden incense Altar located and the Holy of Holies or Kadosh Kedoshim which consist of Ark of the Covenant.
The most unique about the First Temple, Melekh Shlomo built large keruvim made of Shemen wood and overlaid them with gold. Their faces were turned toward the Heikhal and their wing span covered over the Aron ha Brit YHWH (read Melekhim Alef 6:23-28)
Yochanan 10:22 And it was at Yerushalayim Hannukah (feast of dedication), and it was winter.
Yochanan 10:23 And Yeshua (ישוע) walked in the Beit Ha Mikdash in ulam (porch) Shlomo.
Melakhim Alef Chapter 5 Shlomo's agreement with King Hiram
Melakhim Alef chapter 6 Description and construction of the temple
Melakhim Alef chapter 7: 1-12 The construction of other buildings
Melakhim Alef chapter 7:13-51 Furnishings of the Temple
Melakhim Alef chapter 8 Dedication of the Mikdash
Ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house,
an set apart kehunah (priesthood), to offer up spiritual sacrifices,
acceptable to Elohim by Yeshua (ישוע) Moshiach.
1 Kefa 2:5 (Peter, Rock)
Terms |
Description and Spiritual significant |
Mishkan Terumah Tabernacle |
Temporary, mobile, detachable, use in desert areas, |
Ha Mikdash Temple |
station, permanant, a type of "Kehilla" (Assembly) which is in His body, the fulness of Yeshua that filled all in all (Eph 1:22,23) The Kehilla (Assembly) is a "spiritual house built of living stones (refer 1 Peter 2:5, Eph 2:20-22). The Temple face EAST to the sun rising. YHWH required this for the Tabernacle too. Colour of the temple Blue, Purple, crimson (fruitfulness giving a link with the Kehilla. |
SILVER |
speaks of suffering Moshiach, Silver is the metal associated with Redemption and riches of YHWH's grace. |
FOUNDATION |
"great stones, costly stones hewed stones to lay the foundation of the house" In Ephesian 2:20 tells us of the Kehilla (Assembly) "built upon the foundation of the Tamidim and Prophets Moshiach Yeshua himself is the chief cornerstone" |
Outer (great) Court |
for the people. A place of fellowship, Chavurah. gathering of believers, has 7 steps, measured 500 cubit square. Its principal entrance, the "ascent into the House of the Master" was through a porch with great copper plated doors which shone brightly in the sun. No furniture |
Kohenim Court |
2 Chronicles 20:30 for Kohenim only. Has 8 steps led up to the court which was 200 cubit - no furniture |
Inner Court |
1 Kings 8:64; 2 Chronicle 7:7 measured 100 cubits square, no door. This took away all hindrance of access to the Great Altar which stood in the centre of court. The position of the Altar is very significant to us. If diagonals were drawn from the opposite corners of all 3 court they would intersect at the centre of the altar |
Pomegranates |
speaks of fruitfulness - the fruit of Shalom |
Lilies (Iris) |
speaks of Beauty and Fragrance (among torns) |
Checkerworks |
speak of adornment refer Titus 2:10 "adorn the doctrine of Elohim our Moshiach in all things" |
Chain |
speaks of strength |
Jachin |
He shall establish ( pillar) right side |
Boaz |
In Him is strength (pillar) left side the both pillars also use as postal service where they put up message to deliever to communities |
doors made of fir |
The Kohenim passed through doors made of firs, the timber of JOY (Yesha Yahu 14:8), into the Holy place. The floor also was of Fir, speaking of Elohim's House being a joyful place for our feet. The posts of the door were of Olive - the wood of Beauty (Hosea 14:6) |
Side Chambers (rooms) |
Along both the north & south sides of the Mikdash building were rooms to house the Levites who worked in the Mikdash, opened the great doors, etc. The ground level rooms were used as storerooms and treasuries. The chambers were 3 stories high, with 15 rooms on each level, giving a total of 90 rooms. The chambers became larger as one ascended the levels by a winding staircase, being 5 cubits square, then 6 cubits and the top level 7 cubits. We can learn the lesson that as servant of Adonay we can "go up" in the knowledge and enjoyment of Elohim (Col 1:10) |
Cladding |
The great stones were cut and prepared in the quarry deep beneath the city. Prepared in a quietness which was unique to such a task and speaking of the quiet work of Elohim the Ruach HaKodesh in our hearts. The stones were all cut to the exact size needed and fitted exactly into place, as each believer in the Kehilla. Inside, the stones were plastered with silver (1 Chronicles 29:3-5). The quantity of silver needed was 356 tons. This speaks of our great Redemption. The silver was then overlaid with beautiful cedar wood (1 Kings 6:15). This speaks to us of the excellence of the Moshiach, for "His countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars" (Songs of Sons 5:15). The cedar was carved to enhance this beauty. Our Adonai Yeshua Ha Moshiach is the "Master of glory" and His beauty should be reflected by us in all our ways. The cedar was then overlaid with gold (1 Kings 6:22). In the Holiest alone, 30 tons of gold was used. The nails were also of gold and the sum of them as 21/2 tons. The gold came from "Parvaim (2 Chron 3:6) and was renowned for its excellence. Finally, the gold was "garnished (covered) with precious stones for beauty (2 Chron 3:6) We can appreciate how this all speaks of "Moshiach, Chosen of Elohim and precious" What a transformation for the stones once obscure in the dark quarry! We can say with the Pslmist "Let the beauty of Adonay our Elohim be upon us (Tehillim 90:17. Also let us value "the beauty of holiness" (Tehillim 29:2) |
Gold |
speaks to us of His Divine glory (shekinah) |
BRAZEN ALTAR 2Chron 4:1 |
is a symbol of the execution stake of Moshiach which is central to all of Elohim's plans and purposes. We can say with Shaul, "Elohim forbid that I should glory, save in the execution stake of our Adonai Yeshua Ha Moshiach. The first sight through the open way into the inner court ws the great altar of brass. Its length and breadth were 20 cubits and height 10 cubits. These are the same dimensions as the Holiest, teaching us that the Man of Calvary is now the Man in the Shekinah. Steps led up every side of the altar of in Ezekiel's Mikdash. At the dedication of the HaMikdash, Shlomo offered 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep (1 Kings8:63. The altar was " too little to receive them" This emphasises the greatness of the Master's sacrifice at execution stake. |
The Brazen Sea (Molten sea) 2 Chron 4:2-6, 10 |
Made of copper it was very large -5 cubits high, 10 cubits diameter and 30 cubits in cirumference. It ws 9 inches thick, weighed 33 tons and held 22,500 gallons of water when full and 15,000 gallons when in use. its brim ws curved out like a lotus flower and an it was carved with knops an flowers . The purpose of this vessel was to enable the Kohenim to wash themselves clean of all defilement before they entered into the Holy Place. Its great capacity teaches the "unlimited supply" of cleansing for Elohim's people today in the "washing of the water by the Word (Eph 5:26,27). The Sea stood on 12 oxen which were divided into sets of three and placed to face north, south, east and west and correspond to the 12 Tribes of Yisrael. They were hollow and the water of the Sea ran through their mouths to allow for priestly washing. This reminds us of Yochanan 7:38, 39 where Adonay said on the great day of the feast "he that believeth on me ,as the Scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water" in the oxen we learn the lesson of being "strong to labour" ( Tehillim 144:14) and to uphold the things of Elohim. So the Sea brings thoughts of greatness, fulness and strength. |
Lavers |
There were 10 circular Lavers of brass, 5 on either side of the Court, engraved with lions, oxen and cherubim. Each helod 300 gallons of water and their purpose was to wash the pieces of the burnt offering sacrifices ( in prarticular the inwards and the legs). This cleansing spoke of the sessential purity of Adonay Yeshua Moshiach as the Sacrifice at Execution Stake. In Hebrews 9:14 we read, "He offered Himself with spot to Elohim" |
MENORAH |
The goldens walls garnished with precious stones must have shone in dazzling magnificence in the light of the 10 Menorah. There 5 on each side of the Holy Place. Each had 7 lamps giving a total of 70 shining lights. No measurements or detailed are given, (see 2 Chronicles 4:21; 1 Kings 7:49). The Menorah are symbolic of the "truth as it is in Yeshua" (Eph 4:21). YHWH embodied all the fulness and expression of truth. There were also "Menorah of Silver (1 Chron 28:15) but these were probably used in the side chambers by the Levites. |
OIL |
symbolised the "Spirit of Truth", the Ruah HaKodesh whose ministry is to guide into all truth |
TABLES OF SHEWBREAD |
There were 10 of these also, 5 on each side. Made wholly of pure gold they emphasise the deity and glory of the ONE with whom we have fellowship. There is no mention of the size of these tables, thereby indicating there is no limit to our fellowship. The Shewbread was eaten in the Mikdash weekly and has the thought of our privilege in enjoying spiritual food in Adonay's presence. The believer's fellowship is very sweet and not to be confused with friendship. It is "with the Ha AV and the Son (Ben Elohim) and with one another" (1 Yochanan 1:3,7) |
Figures 10 |
Elements of Mitzvot, Lavers, Menorah & tables - 10 denotes the Believer's responsibility before Elohim and men. |
ALTAR OF INCENSE |
This was the golden altar which stood before the Parokhet (Veil. Made of cedar wood and gold it symbolised the excellence and glory of the Ascended Moshiach who "ever Liveth". The Kohen HaGadol burnt incense upon it morning and evening speaks of Adonay as our KOHEN HAGODAL and his Ministry of intercession. "to all our prayers and praises" Moshiach Yeshua adds His sweet perfume." |
made of Olive wood (beauty) and overlaid with gold (Shekinah). They were 10 cubits high and the spread of their wings covered the width of the Sanctuary above Ha ARON and their faces turned inwards gazing upon the Shekinah glory. When Adam and Eve were ban from the Garden of Eden, Cherubim were sent to guard "the way of the tree of life" and also they are guardians of the Shekinah of Elohim. |
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Mercy Seat |
This rested upon Ha ARON and was of "pure gold" (Shemot 25:17). The extraordinary thing about the Mercy Seat was its name, because it was really a lid. The absence of a seat, among both the Mishkan and HaMikdash furniture is because there was no need of one. The Kohenim work was never finished. They went on ministering until he was relieved. We see Moshiach Yeshua alone could say "it is finished" |
If My people who bear My Name, will humble themselves, pray, seek my face and turn from their evil ways, I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin and heal their land.
Divrei-Hayamim Bet 7:14 - complete Jewish Bible
Construction of the Mikdash