Haggai 2:8-9 The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, said the LORD of hosts.… From the earliest period of time particular places were set apart for the peculiar worship of God. The shady grove and the elevated mountain were at first chosen by most nations as places of devotion. David first formed the design of building the temple. Though in many respects inferior, there was to be in the second temple a brighter glory than was in the temple of Solomon. It is the presence of Christ in it which more than compensated for the want of other things. The great truth for us to consider is, that the presence of Christ constitutes the chief glory of any Church. How is His presence in a Church displayed, and the building rendered glorious by His presence? 1. By the faithful preaching and the cordial reception of His Gospel. 2. If the ordinances of religion are regularly administered and properly prized. 3. When the professors of religion are distinguished for holiness and spiritual joy, and where sinners are converted. (H. Kollock, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts.WEB: The silver is mine, and the gold is mine,' says Yahweh of Armies. |
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