for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who will volunteer to consecrate himself to the LORD today?" for the gold work and the silver workGold and silver were highly valued materials in ancient Israel, often used in the construction of sacred objects and places. In the context of the temple, these metals symbolize purity, divinity, and the glory of God. The use of gold and silver in the temple's construction reflects the wealth and dedication of the Israelites to honor God with the finest materials. This mirrors the instructions given for the Tabernacle in Exodus, where gold and silver were also prominent. The use of these metals signifies the temple's importance as a dwelling place for God's presence among His people. and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen
The craftsmen were skilled laborers, often filled with wisdom and understanding, as seen in the construction of the Tabernacle (Exodus 31:1-6). Their work was not just manual labor but a form of worship, as they used their God-given talents to create a space for divine worship. This highlights the biblical principle that all work, when done for the glory of God, is sacred. The involvement of craftsmen also emphasizes the communal effort in building the temple, where each person's contribution, whether through resources or skills, was vital. Now who is willing to consecrate himself to the LORD today?
This call to consecration is an invitation to dedicate oneself wholly to God's service. In the Old Testament, consecration often involved purification rituals and a commitment to holiness. Here, it signifies a voluntary act of devotion and willingness to participate in God's work. This echoes the call for personal dedication seen in Romans 12:1, where believers are urged to offer themselves as living sacrifices. The question posed is both a challenge and an opportunity for the Israelites to demonstrate their faith and commitment to God, foreshadowing the ultimate consecration seen in Jesus Christ, who fully dedicated Himself to the Father's will. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel who is speaking in this passage. He is preparing for the construction of the temple and is calling the people to dedicate themselves to the LORD. 2. SolomonDavid's son, who will succeed him as king and is chosen to build the temple. 3. IsraelitesThe people of Israel who are being addressed by David to contribute to the building of the temple and to consecrate themselves to God. 4. TempleThe future house of worship for the LORD in Jerusalem, which David is preparing for and Solomon will build. 5. JerusalemThe city where the temple will be constructed, serving as the spiritual center for the Israelites. Teaching Points Willingness to ServeThe call to consecrate oneself is a call to willingly serve God. It is not about compulsion but about a heart ready to give and serve. Consecration as DedicationThe Hebrew root for "consecrate" (male) implies filling or fulfilling a purpose. Our dedication to God should be complete and purposeful. Generosity in GivingJust as David called for offerings for the temple, we are called to be generous with our resources for God's work. Spiritual ReadinessConsecration involves spiritual readiness and commitment to God's plans, much like the Israelites preparing for the temple. Legacy of FaithDavid's preparation for the temple was part of his legacy. Our acts of faith and dedication can leave a lasting impact on future generations. Bible Study Questions 1. What does it mean to consecrate oneself to the LORD in today's context, and how can we apply this in our daily lives? 2. How does the concept of willing service in 1 Chronicles 29:5 relate to the New Testament teachings on serving God and others? 3. In what ways can we contribute to the "building" of God's kingdom today, similar to the Israelites' contributions to the temple? 4. How can we ensure that our acts of giving and service are done with a willing and joyful heart, as encouraged in 2 Corinthians 9:7? 5. Reflect on a time when you felt called to dedicate yourself to a specific purpose or task for God. What steps did you take to fulfill that calling, and what was the outcome? Connections to Other Scriptures Exodus 35:21This verse describes the Israelites bringing offerings for the construction of the Tabernacle, similar to how David is calling for contributions for the temple. Romans 12:1Paul urges believers to offer their bodies as living sacrifices, which parallels the call to consecrate oneself to the LORD. 2 Corinthians 9:7This verse speaks about giving willingly and cheerfully, reflecting the spirit of David's call for voluntary consecration and offerings. People David, Gad, Isaac, Jehiel, Jesse, Nathan, Ophir, Samuel, Solomon, ZadokPlaces Hebron, Jerusalem, OphirTopics Artificers, Consecrate, Consecrating, Craftsmen, Expert, Forward, Gold, Hands, Lord's, Manner, Offer, Offereth, Offering, Service, Silver, Sort, To-day, Willing, Willingly, WorkmenDictionary of Bible Themes 1 Chronicles 29:5 6745 sanctification, nature and basis
8435 giving, of oneself 1 Chronicles 29:1-5 4345 metalworkers
8223 dedication 1 Chronicles 29:1-6 8225 devotion 1 Chronicles 29:1-7 4303 metals 1 Chronicles 29:1-9 7912 collections
8811 riches, attitudes to 1 Chronicles 29:2-5 4363 silver
7402 offerings 1 Chronicles 29:3-5 4351 refining Library The Waves of Time
'The times that went over him.'--1 CHRON. xxix. 30. This is a fragment from the chronicler's close of his life of King David. He is referring in it to other written authorities in which there are fuller particulars concerning his hero; and he says, 'the acts of David the King, first and last, behold they are written in the book of Samuel the seer ... with all his reign and his might, and the times that went over him, and over all Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries.' Now I have ventured …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureThat we Ought to Offer Ourselves and all that is Ours to God, and to Pray for All
The Voice of the Disciple Lord, all that is in the heaven and in the earth is Thine.(1) I desire to offer myself up unto thee as a freewill offering, and to continue Thine for ever. Lord, in the uprightness of mine heart I willingly offer(2) myself to Thee to-day to be Thy servant for ever, in humble submission and for a sacrifice of perpetual praise. Receive me with this holy Communion of Thy precious Body, which I celebrate before Thee this day in the presence of the Angels invisibly surrounding, …
Thomas A Kempis—Imitation of Christ The History Books
[Illustration: (drop cap T) Assyrian idol-god] Thus little by little the Book of God grew, and the people He had chosen to be its guardians took their place among the nations. A small place it was from one point of view! A narrow strip of land, but unique in its position as one of the highways of the world, on which a few tribes were banded together. All around great empires watched them with eager eyes; the powerful kings of Assyria, Egypt, and Babylonia, the learned Greeks, and, in later times, …
Mildred Duff—The Bible in its Making Concerning Salutations and Recreations, &C.
Concerning Salutations and Recreations, &c. [1273] Seeing the chief end of all religion is to redeem men from the spirit and vain conversation of this world and to lead into inward communion with God, before whom if we fear always we are accounted happy; therefore all the vain customs and habits thereof, both in word and deed, are to be rejected and forsaken by those who come to this fear; such as taking off the hat to a man, the bowings and cringings of the body, and such other salutations of that …
Robert Barclay—Theses Theologicae and An Apology for the True Christian Divinity Enoch, the Deathless
BY REV. W. J. TOWNSEND, D.D. Enoch was the bright particular star of the patriarchal epoch. His record is short, but eloquent. It is crowded into a few words, but every word, when placed under examination, expands indefinitely. Every virtue may be read into them; every eulogium possible to a human character shines from them. He was a devout man, a fearless preacher of righteousness, an intimate friend of God, and the only man of his dispensation who did not see death. He sheds a lustre on the …
George Milligan—Men of the Bible; Some Lesser-Known The Exile --Continued.
We have one psalm which the title connects with the beginning of David's stay at Adullam,--the thirty-fourth. The supposition that it dates from that period throws great force into many parts of it, and gives a unity to what is else apparently fragmentary and disconnected. Unlike those already considered, which were pure soliloquies, this is full of exhortation and counsel, as would naturally be the case if it were written when friends and followers began to gather to his standard. It reads like …
Alexander Maclaren—The Life of David Covenanting a Duty.
The exercise of Covenanting with God is enjoined by Him as the Supreme Moral Governor of all. That his Covenant should be acceded to, by men in every age and condition, is ordained as a law, sanctioned by his high authority,--recorded in his law of perpetual moral obligation on men, as a statute decreed by him, and in virtue of his underived sovereignty, promulgated by his command. "He hath commanded his covenant for ever."[171] The exercise is inculcated according to the will of God, as King and …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Chronicles
The comparative indifference with which Chronicles is regarded in modern times by all but professional scholars seems to have been shared by the ancient Jewish church. Though written by the same hand as wrote Ezra-Nehemiah, and forming, together with these books, a continuous history of Judah, it is placed after them in the Hebrew Bible, of which it forms the concluding book; and this no doubt points to the fact that it attained canonical distinction later than they. Nor is this unnatural. The book …
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