God’s presence is not passive—it’s powerful and deeply tied to his mission as a conquering King. In this teaching series, The Presence and Power of God, we will explore the arc of God’s commitment to reclaim a people and a place. From Mt. Sinai, to Pentecost, to the Holy Spirit within us today, the Bible is clear that God’s presence changes everything, transforming our lives and empowering us to advance his Kingdom.
Teaching
Believers as God's Holy Habitation
Pentecost
Jesus' Body and Baptism
Tabernacle and Temple
Don’t you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you?
1 Corinthians 3:16
Sermon Prep Plan
This plan of study focuses on preparing you for the upcoming teaching by providing relevant background passages, biblical context, and additional resources. You will receive an email with the weekly readings on Tuesdays. We hope this tool will help you grow in your understanding of Scripture.
Study Questions
Believers as God's Holy Habitation
Throughout Scripture, God is carving out a people and a place for himself. Since the Holy Spirit descended at Pentecost, God’s people have become his holy place. Like those early believers, we are given the Spirit to orient our lives around his mission.
Jesus' Body and Baptism
Many of us dramatically underestimate God's desire for us to experience his presence. The life and person of Jesus communicates and actualizes God living among his people, and the same Spirit that empowered his mission is available to us.
Tabernacle and Temple
We live in a world where Satan has power, and he is actively working to bring it under his influence. However, God is committed to carving out a people and a place for himself. He offers himself as our Warrior King, able to redeem us if we accept him as he offers himself.
