God’s NAME Psalm 8:1 – Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Psalm 75:1 – We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds. Psalm 79:9 - Help us, God our Savior, for the glory of your name Proverbs 18:10 – The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and are safe.
Motivated by God’s greatness and glory 2 Chronicles 2:5-6 – [Solomon’s letter to Hiram] The temple I am going to build will be great, because our God is greater than all other gods. 6 But who is able to build a temple for him, since the heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain him? Who then am I to build a temple for him, except as a place to burn sacrifices before him? 1 Corinthians 10:31 – So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
Cedars of Lebanon (Tyre/Sidon)
Ancient log raft
Transporting lumber from Lebanon (Tyre/Sidon) to Jerusalem
When others see God glorified in us 2 Chronicles 2:11-12 – Hiram king of Tyre replied by letter to Solomon, “Because the Lord loves his people, he has made you their king.” 12 And Hiram added, “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth! He has given King David a wise son, endowed with intelligence and discernment, who will build a temple for the Lord...
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The Temple Solomon built
1 Corinthians 10:31 – So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.