CONTENTS
This chapter is but a continuation of the former. The subject is
prosecuted concerning the work and materials of the temple; and here
is described, the altar of brass, the molten sea, the lavers,
candlesticks, and tables, together with the instruments of gold.
2 Chronicles 4:1
This altar... [ Continue Reading ]
Can anything be more similar, in figure and type, than this molten sea
to the fountain opened in gospel-times for sin and for uncleanness?
And observe the vast size of it, to denote the infinite fullness that
there is in Jesus. Oh! for faith to wash and be clean in the blood of
the Lamb! John 1:29.... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe, how all must be particular and express in pointing to gospel
mercies. All must be washed, both priests, people, and sacrifices: for
nothing but the blood of Christ cleanseth from all sin. 1 John 1:7.... [ Continue Reading ]
I include all these under one view; for of the whole it may be said,
as the apostle hath before remarked, concerning the tabernacle in the
wilderness, of those we cannot now speak particularly. But of this we
may be sure, the Holy Ghost graciously signified, that by the whole,
and from the use of al... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS
READER! let us not dismiss this chapter, however short and imperfect
our researches can go, in the discovery of spiritual blessings veiled
under temporal ministrations, without first looking at the several
things here consecrated to the service of the temple, with an eye to
better things... [ Continue Reading ]