Bible Roadmap

Theme guide

Temple

God dwelling with His people

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From the garden to the tabernacle, the temple, Christ and His church, Scripture follows God's desire to dwell with His people.

  1. 1

    The garden

    God walks with man in Eden; sin brings exile from His presence.

  2. 2

    The tabernacle

    Let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.

  3. 3

    Solomon's temple

    The cloud of glory fills the house.

  4. 4

    The glory departs

    Because of Judah's sin, the glory leaves the temple.

  5. 5

    The Word dwelt among us

    In Christ, God tabernacles with men.

  6. 6

    The temple of His body

    Jesus speaks of His own body as the temple.

  7. 7

    The church

    Believers together are the temple of God, indwelt by His Spirit.

  8. 8

    God with men

    Note: Shown as text only; Bible Roadmap does not interpret unfulfilled prophecy.

Questions for reflection

  1. Why could sinners not simply walk into God's presence?
  2. What does Jesus mean by 'destroy this temple'?
  3. How should being God's temple shape your life ()?