WHAT THE TEMPLE HAD THE LOCAL
CHURCH NEEDS

Il Chronicles 7:1-14

I. They had glory--verses 1 and 2.

A. Glory affects people. When the glory got on Moses, the people could not bear to look on his face.

B. Glory awakens people.

1. On the day of Pentecost when the church was in her glory, men were pricked in their hearts.

2. Paul was awakened on the road to Damascus when the glory shined around him.

II. They had gratefulness--verse 3.

A. They bowed.

B. They blessed the name of the Lord and said His mercy endures forever.

One of the signs of the end-time is unthankfulness.

III. They had giving--verses 4-9.

A. They gave sacrifices--verses 4-5.

B. They gave themselves--verse 6.

C. They gave the sanctuary--verse 7.

IV. They had gladness--verse 10. The people went to their tents with joy and gladness in their hearts. A chi fd of God can live in a tent and be happy if they get what they need when they go to the house of God.

V. They had guidance--verses 12-14.

A. Instructed about humiliation--verse 14.

B. Instructed about supplication--verse 14.

C. Instructed about consecration--verse 14.

VI. They had God--verses 15-16.

 

Sermon From Dr. Edgar Thomas

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