There is nothing quite like completing a huge project, whether it is home renovation or an all-day feast. The feeling of accomplishment is satisfying. That’s what Solomon and the Israelites experienced as they laid the last break at the Temple project. The altars were assembled in all the right places. The ark was positioned perfectly in the holy of holies. The only thing left was Solomon’s prayer of dedication to Yahweh.

…Even though the temple was built by human hands, Yahweh it was the Chief Architect. Solomon’s prayer reminded that his people that all of them had sinned against God. The good news is that…