
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
The garden
God walks with man in Eden; sin brings exile from His presence.
- 2
The tabernacle
Let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.
- 3
Solomon's temple
The cloud of glory fills the house.
- 4
The glory departs
Because of Judah's sin, the glory leaves the temple.
- 5
The Word dwelt among us
In Christ, God tabernacles with men.
- 6
The temple of His body
Jesus speaks of His own body as the temple.
- 7
The church
Believers together are the temple of God, indwelt by His Spirit.
- 8
God with men
Note: Shown as text only; Bible Roadmap does not interpret unfulfilled prophecy.
Questions for reflection
- Why could sinners not simply walk into God's presence?
- What does Jesus mean by 'destroy this temple'?
- How should being God's temple shape your life ()?