We are the Temple of God Solomon's Temple is a model of the New Testament believer

1. We are the Temple of God (Acts 17:24)Acts 17:24God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

2. We are the Temple of GodSolomon's Temple is a model of the New Testament believer 1 Cor. 3:9-16For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. 10According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. 11For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; 13Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. 14If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. 15If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. 16Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 1 Cor. 6:19-20What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. 2 Cor. 6:16And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

3. We are the Temple of God Solomon's Temple is a model of the New Testament believer Ephes. 2:20-21And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; 21In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: Hebrews 3:6But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end. 1 Peter 2:5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 4:17For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? John 2:19-21Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. 20Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? 21But he spake of the temple of his body. Mark 14:58We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.

4. Molten Sea Laver W Alter S N E • Ark of the Covenant, • The Mercy Seat, • Poles, & • The Cherubim Holy of Holies “WILDERNESS TABERNACLE” Designed by God The Holy Place Alter of Incense Table of Shewbread Lampstand One Door One Gate One Way In

5. Hidden Chambers Holy of Holies Holy Place AoI Pillars Yachin = God will establish Boaz = God is strength Tables of Shewbread and Lampstands Porch Boaz Yachin INNER COURT Upper Level Lavers of Bronze W OUTER COURT Molten Sea Holocaust Alter S N Lower Level E “SOLOMON’S TEMPLE” Designed by God

6. AoI Tables of Shewbread and Lampstands Molten Sea Holocaust Alter Lower Level Spirit Spirit (Pneuma) Heart (Kardia) and Willpower (Dianoia) cHeder = Hidden Places Secrets / Memories / Treasures Upper Level Holy of Holies Spirit Spirit of the Lord, God Himself OUTER COURT INNER COURT Holy Place Heart God’s Wisdom and Understanding Willpower God’s Counsel and Might Porch God is Strength Boaz Choice Yachin God will Establish Mind Soul and Self Will Self Will Lavers of Bronze Flesh Body and Soul Soul (Psyche) Feelings, Desires, Thoughts, & Emotions Body (Soma) Actions, Words & Deeds

7. Hidden Chambers (Cheder) Innermost Being Secret Place Human Spirit Spirit Old Hurts, Resentment, unDealt with Sin Self Centered Thoughts Intents Heart Self Will Unbeliever’s Mind Soul Feelings, Emotions Lust of the Flesh Our Desires Our Thoughts Our Emotions Fleshly Minded Body Self Centered, Lustful Actions

8. Romans 6:23 • For the wages of sin is death; • but the gift of God is eternal life • through Jesus Christ our Lord. Trust LORD GOD Jesus Christ WAGES GIFT of GOD SIN ETERNAL LIFE DEATH BUT Offered and Given Paid in Full Earned and Owed Bankruptcy Debt

9. GOD’SSPIRIT New Spirit God’s New Life God Love, Thoughts and Power New Heart New Willpower God’s Will-Power Choices Soul Self Will Our Thoughts Our Emotions Our Desires Body

10. God’s New Life What I want to do… How I want to walk… How I want to talk… Old Self Life What I do… How I walk… How I talk… Believer Romans 7 GOD’SSPIRIT God Wisdom, Thoughts Intents DOUBLE MINDEDNESS MIND - CHOICE - Battleground God’s Will Old Hurts, Memories, Resentments Self Will Soul Desires, Feelings, Emotions, Thoughts, Lust of the Flesh Power of Sin, Carnally minded Walking after the flesh Body Self Centered, Lustful Actions

11. My Feelings Conform • Become Salt and a Light to the World • Deeds match Words • Have (God’s) Life Abundantly • Worship God in Spirit and in Truth Believer “SPIRIT FILLED” GOD’SSPIRIT New Spirit • God’s Life / Power • My Source God Centered Thoughts Intents God’s Life New Heart • God’s Plan / Purpose • My Motivation ReNewed Mind New Will God’s Will • Choosing God’s Will • Using God’s Power • God’s Will / Power • God’s Will for Me • Bring every thought into captivity • Confess / Repent - Clean the hidden places as they are exposed Faith Choices Soul God’s Thoughts Single Minded 1Co 9:27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. God’s Desires Body Spiritually Minded Walk after the Spirit Rom 12:1-2 Agape Love; God Centered Actions

12. Holy of Holies Spirit of the Lord INNER COURT CLEANSING Holy Place His Wisdom and Understanding • Confess: • - See yourself as you are. • - Acknowledge your own sin • - Forgive those who have wronged you • Repent: • - Ask God to forgive you and to remove your sin from you • - To cleanse you from all unrighteousness Rev 1:5 • Wash: • - Washing daily in God’s Word Eph 5:26-27 • - Ask God to change you; renew your mind Rom 12:1-2 • - Set yourself apart for His use Eph 2:8-10 Porch His Counsel and His Strength “Not My Will, But Thine” Jachin In His Counsel to make the right Choice • Boaz • In His Strength • to carry out the Choice 10 Lavers of Bronze Washing of hands and feet of the Priests Confess - Forgive Daily Cleansing with the Washing of water by the Word Complete immersion Holocaust Alter Sacrifices Molten Sea Repentance Cleansed and Sanctified, Washed in His Blood Immersed in Him

13. Holy Place Spirit of the Lord His Wisdom His Understanding Porch His Counsel and His Strength Self Control to carry out the Choice Counsel to make the right Choice “Not My Will, But Thine” Jachin In His Counsel Boaz In His Strength God will establish God will establish 10 Lavers of Bronze Washing of hands and feet of the Priests Confess Repent Forgive Sacrifice and Purge Holocaust Alter Sacrifices Cleanse and Sanctify Molten Sea Complete emersion of the Priests INNER COURT Presenting ourselves as living sacrifices Washed daily in the water of His Word Because of His sacrifice Cleansed by His blood

14. I received the following note from RD (I've taken the liberty of doing some minor editing): • First view: • Begin with the gate of the Outer Court, proceeding through, from the Brazen Alter unto the Ark of the Covenant, in the Holiest of All • This would be Man's approach unto God,the walk of faith. • As man comes to God, he must begin at the Gate, accept the Blood sacrifice of Jesus Christ. From there on he progresses step by step, line upon line, until he comes to the ultimate - the full Glory of God as seen in the most Holy Place. • Second view: • Follow the general order of revelation, and begin where God began, that is, with the Ark of the Covenant, and then proceed on out to the Brazen Altar and Court Gate. • This would be approaching the truth from God unto Man, that is,the path of grace. Unless God first comes with His grace to man, man will in no wise be able to stand in the Presence of the Holy God. • From the Brass Altar to the Ark of the Covenant:   Man's Approach,  FAITH • From the Ark of the Covenant to the Brass Altar:   God's Approach,  GRACE