WHAT IS A TEMPLE?

Bible Study

Topic: Temple Of The Living GOD

Text: I COR. 3VS16-17, I COR. 3VS18-20, II COR. 6VS16-18

Memory Verse:  I Beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God that you present your bodies a living  sacrifice , holy,  acceptable unto GOD, which is your reasonable service.{Romans 12vs1}.

WHAT IS A TEMPLE?

Temple is a holy place where God’s glory dwells. It is sometimes called Tabernacle, its also a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A  TABERNACLES.

1. It is always functioning for God’s use

The tabernacle serves as a meeting place between God and Man (II Chronicles 1vs3), and was known as the tent of meeting.. (Exodus 35 vs 21). Your body is the temple of God, therefore, it must be used and always function for God use.   

2. It displays the wealth and beauty of God

King Solomon built the tabernacle of God with precious, golden and expensive materials to demonstrate God’s Glory [II Chronicles 2vs 1-7]. God has already created us perfectly in His own image [Psalms 139 vs 14, Genesis 1vs 26]. We are made to display God’s Glory. You don’t need to sugar to honey before it get sweet , therefore God’s temple does not need to be painted with any makeup(s) or crayon(s) before you display God’s Glory.

3.  It is a special place.

The presence of God in any building makes it special. Therefore, if you are not filled with the spirit of God you are not yet a Temple of a living God  

4. it is designed as a permanent facility

The Tabernacle was daily used. It was built to last for some times but  forever. You need to continually allowed the Holy Spirit to guide and direct you not for sometimes but always

WHAT ARE THE THINGS GOD EXPECTS FROM HIS TEMPLE

1.       He expects His Spirit.  I Cor. 6vs18

2.       He expects Holiness.    I Peter. 1vs 16, Romans 12vs 1, I Cor. 3vs 17b

3.       He expect us to be an example to others. I Timothy 4vs 12

4.       He expects us to glorify Him in whatever we eat or drink. I Cor. 10vs 31

5.       He expects His Temple to honour Him. Mal. 1vs 6

THINGS THAT DESTROY THE TEMPLE OF GOD

1.       Sexual immoralities. I Cor. 6vs 18

2.       Bad thoughts.

3.       Don’t be unequally yoke with unbelievers. 2 Cor.6vs14

4.       What we eat , drink or wear. I Cor 10vs31

BENEFITS OF GIVING OUR BODY AS THE TEMPLE OF GOD [II COR 6VS 16.18]

1.       God shall be your father

2.       He will dwell and walk in you

3.       He will be guard and your guide.

4.        God will frequently communicate with you

5.       And devil will never have dominion on you.

QUESTION (INTERACTIVE SECTION)

HOW CAN FOOD DEFILE ONE AS A TEMPLE OF GOD?

GOD BLESS.

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