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
Tabernacle and Temple
Jesus' Body and Baptism
Pentecost
Believers as God's Holy Habitation
Life and Freedom through the Spirit
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
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.
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.
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.
Life and Freedom through the Spirit
As Christians, we often struggle to live spiritually powerful lives. But when we walk in step with the Holy Spirit, he manifests his power through us. His presence gives us victory over the lies of the enemy, stirs us to sacrificial love for others, and ignites in us the boldness to do the work he has called us to.
