#32: You are the Temple of God

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<li> The sermon: https://apostolicinternational.com/sermons/YOU_ARE_THE_TEMPLE_OF_GOD.pdf

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The sermon delves into the analogy of the wilderness in the days of Moses, drawing parallels to the Christian journey. The thirst experienced by the children of Israel for water in the wilderness becomes a metaphor for the Christian's thirst for the Holy Spirit. The key point is that just as water was the first and most acute need in the wilderness, seeking the Spirit of the Lord Jesus should be the primary concern for a Christian.

The biblical narrative from Numbers 20 is used to highlight the importance of persistently seeking the Holy Spirit. The children of Israel, faced with a lack of water, demanded it from Moses. The analogy suggests that Christians should pester the Lord with prayers and requests for the infilling of the Holy Spirit, acknowledging God's good intentions in providing this spiritual water.

The sermon also emphasizes the significance of the body as the temple of God, using the Corinthian Christians as an example. The Corinthians are criticized for living carelessly and not discerning the Lord's body, leading to some of them facing consequences. This leads to a discussion about the doctrine of the body as the temple of God, where God desires to dwell in His people.

The idea of the tabernacle in the wilderness is explored, emphasizing that God's original plan was for the tabernacle to be mobile. Christians are encouraged to be flexible and mobile, constantly progressing towards the heavenly destination. The analogy extends to the tabernacle being visible and constantly on the move, symbolizing Spirit-filled Christians being visible for both believers and the lost world.

The sermon concludes with the anticipation of entering the heavenly Canaan, drawing parallels to the journey of the children of Israel. The promise of pouring out the Spirit in the last days, as mentioned in Joel 2:28-29, is highlighted, suggesting that the time of the catching away of the Bride is imminent.

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