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2 Chronicles
4 is an abundant chapter. No, it isn’t
the longest chapter. It isn’t about
abundance in words. It is about
abundance in spirit.
The Chronicler’s
point in this message is that the temple is a place of abundance. After all, the altar – as attested in
scripture – is 30 square feet and 15 feet tall! Volume formulas approximate the amount of
water held by the sea to be roughly 10,000 gallons. There were so many tools made that they didn’t
even count the amount of bronze. God’s
temple is abundantly large. It is up to
the task of burning sacrifices for the whole nation.
This grants
us a great theological perspective. In
general, God is abundant in His provision.
His forgiveness is up to the task of dealing with our sinfulness. His omniscience is all around. The greatness of God and what God is capable
of is immeasurable.
There is at
least a third layer to be found. Notice the
various references to the worship in the tabernacle. We hear about the oxen, which symbolize
movement. We hear about the grouping of
the oxen, which reminds us of the grouping of the tribes in the wilderness
around the tabernacle. What does this
show us? God’s greatness is
consistent. His methods may change, but
His character and purpose stay the same.
Our worship of Him may look different generation to generation, but He
remains the same.
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