2Ch 5:2-4 | MHM | STEP | v. 2–4 : The Ark was brought into the temple with great celebration. The elders of Israel gathered to honor this special event. The Ark was carried by the priests and placed in the Most Holy Place, under the wings of the large cherubim that Solomon had made (2 Chronicles 5:2–4, 7–8 ). This shows the importance of God’s presence among his people, no matter how many people are gathered (Matthew 18:20 ).

‏ 2 Chronicles 5:2-4

v. 2–4: The Ark was brought into the temple with great celebration. The elders of Israel gathered to honor this special event. The Ark was carried by the priests and placed in the Most Holy Place, under the wings of the large cherubim that Solomon had made (2 Chronicles 5:2–4, 7–8 ^a). This shows the importance of God’s presence among his people, no matter how many people are gathered (Matthew 18:20 ^b).

v. 3, 6: The people kept a holy feast and offered many sacrifices. This teaches us that public worship and God’s presence should be a source of great joy. When we feel God’s presence in our hearts, there is true satisfaction. We should always give God the glory for every good thing we enjoy and offer him the best of our praise (Hebrews 13:15–16 ^c).

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