Joshua McGuire | A Tale of Three Temples - Part 3 | Austin CFC | 2021-05-02
Summary
The sermon continues the series by focusing on the 'third temple,' emphasizing that the ultimate goal is appreciating this final stage in light of the first two. The speaker draws parallels between these temples and the presence of God dwelling with man, urging listeners to focus their lives not on personal achievements but on God's presence. A key takeaway is trusting God's
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Recapping the first two templesThe speaker introduces a three-part series on the temples of God, noting that understanding the first two physical temples helps us appreciate the third.
The location and foundations of the first templeTracing the first temple back to Mount Moriah, the speaker highlights the principles of costly sacrifice, David's desire to build, and God's sovereign refusal.
The second temple and the presence of JesusThe speaker discusses the reconstruction of the second temple, noting that despite its small beginnings and earthly renovations, its true greatness came when Jesus taught daily within its walls.
Your body is a temple of the Holy SpiritThe speaker highlights Paul's teaching to the Corinthians that the Holy Spirit dwells inside believers, a concept planned by God even before creation.
Washed, sanctified, and justifiedAddressing past sin from 1 Corinthians 6, the speaker emphasizes that through the blood of Christ, believers are cleansed, set apart, and justified to approach God freely.
The destruction of the third temple and inner renewalJust as the physical temples were destroyed, our physical bodies decay and face aging and pain, but the inner man is renewed day by day.
Comparing the greatness of all three templesThe speaker reviews why the first temple was great through sacrifice and glory, why the second was great due to Jesus' physical presence, and why the third excels.
Why it is to our advantage that Jesus went awayJesus explained that His departure was necessary so the Helper, the Holy Spirit, could come to guide believers into truth and create spiritual unity among them.
