2 Chronicle 7:14
This is the first of the three messages based on verse 14.
Temple Worship is an Integral part of most of the religions
Some religions use symbols or idols and some don’t.
Tabernacle was the designated place of worship where God met with Israel.
This Tabernacle was entirely designed by God.
First eleven verses of 7th chapter of 2 Chronicle describe the dedication of a Temple.
Tabernacle became temple at Jerusalem built by King Solomon around 936 BC.
God’s glory descended upon the temple as a sign of His presence because God is a Spirit.
In 12th Verse we read God chose the temple for Himself to manifest His presence and glory.
Verse 13th God says Israel is His people.
‘IF’ before a verse always speaks of a condition in the Scripture.
Verse I. “If MY people, who are called by MY Name”.
Deuteronomy 7:6&8 give us the definition of “My people”.
A. Holy People: Set apart for His exclusive worship and service.
God gave them the exclusive privilege to His divine glory – They were walking on the holy ground indirectly – Every time they saw God’s glory they were literally in His presence.
B. Chosen People: They were from all the peoples of the world (Deut 7:6).
C. Treasured Possession: Most dear to the heart of God (Ex 19:5 & Zech 2:8)
D. Redeemed People: God redeemed them from Egyptian bondage.
Verse I. “If MY people, who are called by MY Name”.
Deuteronomy 28:10 “Then all the peoples on earth will see that you are called by the Name of the LORD, and they will fear you.”
Almighty God identified them as His own before the gentile nations.
It was a special privilege for them to be called by God’s Name.
People of Israel were most feared people because they were called by His Name.
THE APPLICATION
People of Israel were under the old covenant.
Today whoever accepted Christ as Savior and Lord is under the NEW COVENANT.
All Believers are under the New Covenant through our Lord Jesus thus “My people”.
Everyone is a God’s creation but believers in Christ become God’s exclusive people.
HOLY PEOPLE: Set apart for His exclusive service.
Apostle Paul writing to the Corinthian church says that Christ sanctified us to be holy people.
He says in 2 Timothy 1:9 that Lord Jesus saved us and called us to a holy life.
WE ARE CHOSEN PEOPLE
In 1 Peter 2:9-10 we read that we are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God for declaring His praise.
Christ called us out of darkness into His wonderful light.
Peter says we were not God’s people but now we are because of Christ’s mercy & grace.
Apostle John says in John 15:19 that Christ has chosen us out of the world.
The selection process is purely based on the grace of God and by our faith.
We are chosen to be the most privileged people to have an eternal relationship with Christ.
REDEEMED PEOPLE: Forgiven people - God redeemed us from the bondage of sin.
Apostle Paul says in Gal 3:13 that Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law.
In Tit 2:14 we are redeemed people from all wickedness.
And most importantly we bear Christ’s Name and we belong to Him
It does not matter we are born in a Christian family - have a Christian name – Baptized in a Church and attend a Church regularly.
A passive Christian cannot claim a relationship with Jesus.
One must accept Lord Jesus as Savior & God and has the assurance of sins forgiven.
We are chosen to have a relationship with Christ – we are chosen to be God’s living temples – we are chosen to live our lives for the glory of God.
Though we are saved by His grace and belong to Him we still live in a sinful world.
As Apostle Paul says we have to live out our salvation daily as "My people".
God is saying to every believer in Jesus Christ that he/she is God’s exclusive people.
Are you included in that exclusive body called “My people”?
This is the first of the three messages based on verse 14.
Temple Worship is an Integral part of most of the religions
Some religions use symbols or idols and some don’t.
Tabernacle was the designated place of worship where God met with Israel.
This Tabernacle was entirely designed by God.
First eleven verses of 7th chapter of 2 Chronicle describe the dedication of a Temple.
Tabernacle became temple at Jerusalem built by King Solomon around 936 BC.
God’s glory descended upon the temple as a sign of His presence because God is a Spirit.
In 12th Verse we read God chose the temple for Himself to manifest His presence and glory.
Verse 13th God says Israel is His people.
‘IF’ before a verse always speaks of a condition in the Scripture.
Verse I. “If MY people, who are called by MY Name”.
Deuteronomy 7:6&8 give us the definition of “My people”.
A. Holy People: Set apart for His exclusive worship and service.
God gave them the exclusive privilege to His divine glory – They were walking on the holy ground indirectly – Every time they saw God’s glory they were literally in His presence.
B. Chosen People: They were from all the peoples of the world (Deut 7:6).
C. Treasured Possession: Most dear to the heart of God (Ex 19:5 & Zech 2:8)
D. Redeemed People: God redeemed them from Egyptian bondage.
Verse I. “If MY people, who are called by MY Name”.
Deuteronomy 28:10 “Then all the peoples on earth will see that you are called by the Name of the LORD, and they will fear you.”
Almighty God identified them as His own before the gentile nations.
It was a special privilege for them to be called by God’s Name.
People of Israel were most feared people because they were called by His Name.
THE APPLICATION
People of Israel were under the old covenant.
Today whoever accepted Christ as Savior and Lord is under the NEW COVENANT.
All Believers are under the New Covenant through our Lord Jesus thus “My people”.
Everyone is a God’s creation but believers in Christ become God’s exclusive people.
HOLY PEOPLE: Set apart for His exclusive service.
Apostle Paul writing to the Corinthian church says that Christ sanctified us to be holy people.
He says in 2 Timothy 1:9 that Lord Jesus saved us and called us to a holy life.
WE ARE CHOSEN PEOPLE
In 1 Peter 2:9-10 we read that we are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God for declaring His praise.
Christ called us out of darkness into His wonderful light.
Peter says we were not God’s people but now we are because of Christ’s mercy & grace.
Apostle John says in John 15:19 that Christ has chosen us out of the world.
The selection process is purely based on the grace of God and by our faith.
We are chosen to be the most privileged people to have an eternal relationship with Christ.
REDEEMED PEOPLE: Forgiven people - God redeemed us from the bondage of sin.
Apostle Paul says in Gal 3:13 that Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law.
In Tit 2:14 we are redeemed people from all wickedness.
And most importantly we bear Christ’s Name and we belong to Him
It does not matter we are born in a Christian family - have a Christian name – Baptized in a Church and attend a Church regularly.
A passive Christian cannot claim a relationship with Jesus.
One must accept Lord Jesus as Savior & God and has the assurance of sins forgiven.
We are chosen to have a relationship with Christ – we are chosen to be God’s living temples – we are chosen to live our lives for the glory of God.
Though we are saved by His grace and belong to Him we still live in a sinful world.
As Apostle Paul says we have to live out our salvation daily as "My people".
God is saying to every believer in Jesus Christ that he/she is God’s exclusive people.
Are you included in that exclusive body called “My people”?
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