1 Kings 8:1-21: The presence of God who keeps His promises

Rev. Jason Shockman of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, West Salem, WI joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 8:1-21.

The temple is ready. The ark of the covenant is in the Holy Place and leaders and many nations gather to see the place that God would dwell. Solomon reminds the people that it is the LORD that keeps HIs promises and they are able to see God’s handiwork that brings hope for the future. We pray for the same reflection to remember that God keeps His promises and we can look forward in hope that our temple, the LORD JESUS, is the final sacrifice for our sins. “Lord God, You dwell among us, and in a world that does not keep their promise, You are faithful until the end. Point our eyes back to You that we may live according to Your will. In Christ, Amen”