THE CONSECRATION AND SANCTIFICATION OF GOD'S TEMPLE

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
BY PASTOR W. F. KUMUYI
ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
@ IBTC

THE CONSECRATION AND SANCTIFICATION OF GOD'S TEMPLE

II Chronicles 5:11-14
This happened at the time of dedication of the building of the temple that Solomon built. Solomon was so happy because God has chosen him and that at his time, the temple will be built. He prayed unto the Lord - II Chronicles 6:19-33. This prayer of Solomon is impressive and scriptural. God's response is instructive for Solomon, Israel and for the church today - II Chronicles 7:12-22.

1. THE PURPOSE AND THE SANCTITY OF GOD'S HOLY TEMPLE
2. THE PERIL OF SINFULNESS IN GOD HALLOWED TEMPLE
3. THE PRESERVATION OF SANCTIFICATION IN GOD'S HEAVENLY TEMPLE

1. THE PURPOSE AND THE SANCTITY OF GOD'S HOLY TEMPLE
Genesis 28:17-22; Jeremiah 36:5-7; Malachi 3:1-4; Isaiah 56:7; Matthew 21:12-14; Mark 12:35-37; 14:49; Luke 2:46; 19:47,48; 20:1; Acts 5:19-21,42
The temple was to remain holy and to be the sanctuary and habitation of God continually. The purpose is found in the very beginning in Genesis 28:17-22
The house of God is a place where we have:
-Revelation coming from heaven to earth
-Intercession moving from earth to God
-God gives directives and direction
-Make a vow and consecrate ourselves
-To read the word of God which reveals sin and backsliding

2. THE PERIL OF SINFULNESS IN GOD HALLOWED TEMPLE
I Kings 9:1-9; 11:1-11; Jeremiah 7:8-12,15; 23:11; II Chronicles 36:14; I Corinthians 3:16,17; Mark 7:20; Hebrews 12:14,15; James 3:5,6; I Peter 4:17-17; Revelation 21:27
Solomon soon forgot how he had prayed and dedicated the temple which he built. The children of Israel also went away from God's instructions.
They didn't consider the same effort in keeping the temple clean and holy as much as they did during the building
The body is meant to be kept clean and holy, free from sin to be habitable by God.
Th temple Solomon built was finally destroyed and may lost the opportunity of fellowshipping with God

3. THE PRESERVATION OF SANCTIFICATION IN GOD'S HEAVENLY TEMPLE
II Chronicles 29:5,6,15,16; Leviticus 20:7,8; I Peter 1:14-16; Luke 1:74,75; Matthew 5:6,8; Acts 15:9; II Timothy 2:21,22; Hebrews 13:12
God's nature is holiness and the mission of Christ here on earth is to make us holy. The Holy Spirit by His work demands holiness. The original creation demand holiness and sanctification. Christ the head of the church is holy and demands all of us to be holy. Heaven is also holy and if we must get there we must be holy. Two persons cannot walk together except there be an agreement
Psalm 24:3,4
You must get away from all sin before you can climb up unto the holy place of God. We are to:
pursue it
possess it
preserve it
preach it
publish it
publicise it
protect it
Hebrews 2:9; Psalm 93:5