• Temple of God - 3

    TEXT: I Corinthians 3:16-17

    INTRODUCTION: The tabernacle is the place of God's presence. The next major step God took in expanding the concept of the temple was the inauguration of tabernacle worship in the wilderness. The tabernacle became a central focus of worship for all the members of the new nation of Israel.

    Having been in the midst of an idolatrous nation for over four hundred years, they needed to have the true knowledge of the Jehovah God.

    Even today the knowledge of the true God is needed by all believers of our dispensation. May He reveal Himself to us the more today in Jesus name. Amen.

    Exo. 32:1-6, 24:1,2,9,-11, Hos. 4:6, Prov. 4:7, Rom. 10:2.

    THE STRUCTURE OF THE TABERNACLE

    God was particular about the design and construction of the Tabernacle that He took Moses to the mountain-top to show him the replica of the Tabernacle. He also gave the dimensions and the material specifications. God is concerned about how we build our spiritual live. It must be according to the heavenly pattern.

    Exo. 25:27, 28:15, 31:1-11; 40:2, Num. 9:15, 2 Pet. 1:13, 14.

    CONCLUSION: As the glory rested on the tabernacle in the wilderness, so can we

    have His glory upon us always if we build according to His pattern.

  • TEMPLE OF GOD - Part 2

    Text: I Corinthians 3:16-17,6:19-20

    INTRODUCTION: In our last study we examined the principle or law of progressive revelation as it relates to some biblical themes. This same principle explains the doctrine of the temple. God started to meet with His people at a place called the altar, then the tabernacle in the wilderness, then the temple. But His goal is to dwell in us (I Kings 8:27, 2 Cor. 6:14-16). Today we will begin to examine the development of this theme as we consider the Altar.

    ALTAR THE PLACE OF GOD'S COVENANTS

    The patriarchs met with God at the altar. Beginning with the altar of Noah which he built after leaving the ark, altar featured prominently in worship throughout the Old Testament.

    The history of God's covenants with His people can also be linked with the altars. Those who meet God at the altar are bound to hear from Him more often than others. Today God expects you to be an altar Christian.

    Gen. 8:20-22, 12:7, 13:18, 22:9, 26:24-25, 28:18-22, 33:18-20, 35:1-7, Exo. 17:15, 24:4, Jos. 8:3-31, I Sam. 14:35, 2 Sam. 24:25, I Kings 18:32.

    CONCLUSION: I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Rom. 12:1-2.