Author Archives: Mark Shields

Questions for Reflection for Study of 2 Chronicles 6-10

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

I recently finished questions for reflection 2 Chronicles 1-5. The study has inspired a poem at this link: Stepping Stones. The next part of the travel will take me to 2 Chronicles 6-10. Over the next few weeks, I will … Continue reading →

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The Reward of His Presence

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Mark Shields

Anything of significance takes so much preparation and time but there is a great reward. Think of studying for a major exam, or all the work it takes to graduate, or practicing for a championship game in sports. Think of … Continue reading →

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Victory after Many Loses

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Mark Shields

When the work on the Temple was completed as recorded in 2 Chronicles 5, there was a celebration. Judah’s history had been one of instability and a renunciation of religion but interspersed with periods of spiritual reformation. The people had … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Chronicles | Tagged Egypt, God, inner sanctuary, Israelite, Levite, Moses, presence of god, sacred furnishings, Solomon, Temple | 2 Comments

Bringing Glory to God

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Mark Shields

The post yesterday was on the detail Solomon put into the building of the Temple. Like building of the temple and the objects within the temple with every detail, we need attention to detail in building Godly thoughts and ideas. … Continue reading →

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Making the Unseen Become Seen

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

Tremendous detail went into building the temple as recorded in 2 Chronicles 3-4. The temple displayed art and its importance. Art is a way to say much without using words. It can focus our thoughts into something tangible and make … Continue reading →