GoD's WorK - God's Puzzle Solved

40 God’s Work18:13). Christ said that The Publican went home receiving mercy(or was justified), whereas The Pharisee was still guilty becausehe did not understand that no one could ever keep the entire Lawin The Letter.Jesus knew God’s temple was where God’s throne and judgmentwere. God, being The Judge only wanted repentance. Israel didnot realize that when one went into the temple to pray, he was literallyon trial. The purpose of the temple was to serve as God’scourt where all were on trial. Since Israel did not know the realpurpose of God for the temple as a court, then Israel thoughtthey were safe still doing The Law of Moses. They just didn’tperceive Christ as their Messiah.Temple CourtThe intent of the words “to judge” in Solomon’s dedication prayercarries the complete judicial process within its Hebrew meaning.The word “shaphat” in the Hebrew language means “pronouncessentence,” “gives vindication or punishment,” “to litigate” (trial),“defend” and “plead.” This word promotes the basis for the entirejudicial system all the way from “indictment” to “vindication”or “punishment.” The tabernacle (temple) was the place whereIsrael had to go because they were sinners. The temple, as God’scourt, either overlooked or else forgave the sinner’s guilt. Otherwise,the guilty would be condemned and then put to death.The basis of judgment in The Letter of The Law spelled out whatwas legal or illegal in God’s eyes. It is the same today in nationsjudged by human law. On The Day of Atonement, all Israel cameto the temple for an expiation of their sins for another year. TheFestival of Trumpets began the “new year.” This meant that Godaccepted Israel for another year, but they were not forgiven their