The Dedication of the Temple (1 Ki. 8)

Michiana Covenant Presbyterian Church

What we do in our worship at MCPC is modeled after this worship service in 1 Kings. Of course, all Christian worship is modeled after this worship service.Or, more precisely, Solomon's worship service is modeled after the heavenly pattern that Moses saw dimly (Exodus 24-25) – and John saw so much more clearly in Revelation. The heavenly pattern is quite simple: we enter worship based on a sacrifice (a sinner cannot approach God without the shedding of blood); we hear the Word of God; we respond with our prayers and praises; and we partake of the covenant meal.That's what Christian worship is – and always has been! Every worship service described in Scripture is consistent with that pattern. Obviously the dedication of the temple is more elaborate than most worship services! – but the basic pattern is exactly the same...