In Revelation 4, the LORD calls John up to heaven with a “voice like a trumpet” (Rev. 4:1), and we're given a dazzling portrait of heaven that we ourselves look forward to with eager anticipation.
Paul, who was previously a Pharisee, counts his accomplishments, his zeal, and his holiness as "rubbish" compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Jesus Christ our Lord.
Jesus’ messages to the seven churches in chapter two of Revelation contain a mixture of praise and rebuke. We can learn from the shortfalls and strengths of these early churches.
The Ark of the Covenant represented the glory and presence of God to the people of Israel. After finishing the temple, Solomon has the rk brought in to the inner chamber.
https://youtu.be/n2J49dm_JRs In this famous section of Scripture, Paul describes the "emptying" of the Son of God who became a man—known as the doctrine of kenosis. While it is interesting to investigate the theological concepts regarding the nature of Christ’s “emptying,” to be fixated on that phrase from this passage is to miss Paul's overall point: Be like Christ. Being Like…
King Solomon recognized what he needed most to rule his people well, to know justice. He recognized how little he knew, and Who could give him what he needed.