Temple to Habitation

03/05/2026 - Kyle Hanna A Place – the Temple 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 The purpose of the Temple is two fold: The heart behind the rules Building Priests Sacrifices The narrative of God’s pursuit Eden (Gen 3:8) Wilderness (Exodus 13:21-22) Tabernacle (Exodus 25:8) A Place – Jesus John 2:18-21 Jesus the True Temple: Place People travelled to a localised place, Jesus went out to the people (Matthew 4:23) The temple bridged the gap of glory and brokenness, Jesus is the bridge (1 Timothy 2:5) Meeting place of holiness and humanity, Jesus was fully holy and fully human (Colossians 1:19) Priest Priests were intercessors in prayer, Jesus intercedes for us (Romans 8:24, Hebrews 4:14) Priests guarded holiness and sacred things, Jesus embodies holiness (John 2:13-17) Priests taught the Law, Jesus is the True Teacher (Matthew 7:28-29, John 17:17) Sacrifice The Substitute The New Co-Existence The Dwelling A People – Us Through Acts of the Apostles 2, God’s presence moves from being with His people to dwelling within them by the Holy Spirit—fulfilling the story from temple to Jesus to us. Because of Jesus, we now carry God’s presence into everyday life, not to contain it but to overflow—becoming a living, sent witness of His presence in the world. Reflection Questions for Small Groups If forgiveness wasn’t something you had to earn, but something offered freely—how would that change the way you see yourself? What would it look like for you to trust that your brokenness doesn’t disqualify you—but is actually the place where Jesus wants to meet you most? What parts of your life feel most “unworthy” or difficult to bring into the light? What do you usually do with those parts? When you hear that God’s heart is to be with you, not distant from you—how does that land? If Jesus doesn’t just show God’s heart but embodies it, what might that reveal about how God actually feels toward you?