Made to be God's Dwelling Place, 2 Chronicles 36, Ephesians 2:1-10, John 6:1-15

The destruction of the Temple by Babylon and the exile of God’s people was a devastating moment. Yet, God remained faithful to bring them back and re-establish them. After this return, God continued to fulfill his promises by sending the Messiah to make his people his new Temple that we might carry God with us throughout to the ends of the earth.

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Seeking the Living Among the Dead, Luke 24.1-12

What good is a dead Jesus? The resurrection of Jesus changes everything. He endured exile on our behalf and through his resurrection completes his work of salvation for us.

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