Summary: - 2 Chron. 7:1-3 - the temple in the new testament - John 2:18-21 - Jesus referring to His own body - Eph. 2:18-22 - the church is the temple - Acts 7:44-49 - God says He doesn't dwell in the things people make. Everything on earth is merely a foot stool to God - 1 Cor. 3:9 - my body is God's field and building. God speaks through family, friends, co-workers, and all who are in Christ - 1 Cor. 3:16 - God dwells in those who receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior - Jesus taught more in the synagoge where people assembled than in the temple - we collectively are the temple of God - do you not know you are not your own, it's God's body, God's car, God's home, God's clothes, etc. - 5 ways to worship God in your body 1. a place of dedication - how dedicated to God are you? 2. a place of devotion - how devoted are you? How can I worship God with my body? 3. a place of duty - we need to understand our duty/responsibility 4. a place of death - a daily place of sacrifice - deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Jesus 5. a place of display - where the glory of God is on display
