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Episode 24: 1 Kings 7:23-51 The Water of Judgment and Cleansing
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We worked through the details surrounding the items which held water. The massive sea which was really about the size of the average backyard swimming pool. This was used for the cleansing of the priests. The 10 basins which each held 240 gallons and were used for the ritual cleansing needed in some of the sacrifices. The basins and the sea were all cast in bronze. This should remind us of judgement. Also water itself is a sign of judgment. It certainly sustains life but it can also take life. The earth and all life on it were destroyed by the world wide flood. Pharaoh’s army was destroyed in the waters of the red sea. The bronze sea is a reminder that the power of water and judgement is in the hand of God. Even today in baptism we use water to remind us of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. We enter into the waters of baptism and are identified with Christ as we are raised with him to newness of life. In a sense we symbolically face the judgement of God but are identified with Jesus and cleansed by His blood. There were also 10 lampstands of gold which were in the temple. 5 lining each side of the temple. These lampstands were designed to remind us of trees. Most likely we should think of the tree of life. The tree which was in the garden of Eden is now before the throne of God and it found on both sides of the river of life which flows from the throne of God. These tree lampstands also give light in the darkness. These speak of Jesus in the sense that they offer light to men who would otherwise dwell in darkness. Also Jesus offers life to those who turn to His light and follow Him as their Lord. The other thing which was important about all these furnishings is how a metal craftsman was used by God to bring glory to His name. The simple reminder here is how there is not the huge distinction we often make between the secular and the sacred. The work each person does can be a means used to bring glory to God.
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Manage episode 356629034 series 1073154
We worked through the details surrounding the items which held water. The massive sea which was really about the size of the average backyard swimming pool. This was used for the cleansing of the priests. The 10 basins which each held 240 gallons and were used for the ritual cleansing needed in some of the sacrifices. The basins and the sea were all cast in bronze. This should remind us of judgement. Also water itself is a sign of judgment. It certainly sustains life but it can also take life. The earth and all life on it were destroyed by the world wide flood. Pharaoh’s army was destroyed in the waters of the red sea. The bronze sea is a reminder that the power of water and judgement is in the hand of God. Even today in baptism we use water to remind us of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. We enter into the waters of baptism and are identified with Christ as we are raised with him to newness of life. In a sense we symbolically face the judgement of God but are identified with Jesus and cleansed by His blood. There were also 10 lampstands of gold which were in the temple. 5 lining each side of the temple. These lampstands were designed to remind us of trees. Most likely we should think of the tree of life. The tree which was in the garden of Eden is now before the throne of God and it found on both sides of the river of life which flows from the throne of God. These tree lampstands also give light in the darkness. These speak of Jesus in the sense that they offer light to men who would otherwise dwell in darkness. Also Jesus offers life to those who turn to His light and follow Him as their Lord. The other thing which was important about all these furnishings is how a metal craftsman was used by God to bring glory to His name. The simple reminder here is how there is not the huge distinction we often make between the secular and the sacred. The work each person does can be a means used to bring glory to God.
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