January 27th, 2023
by Robert Presson
by Robert Presson
“I am the way, the truth, and the life” — John 14:6 ESV
The temple was a key to understanding the way the Jews approached worship, the presence of God, and God Himself. The temple area in Jerusalem consisted of three main areas: the outer court, the Holy Place, and the Most Holy Place. Each area represented a level of nearness to God, and each area contained physical elements of worship that symbolize New Testament spiritual realities.
The outer court contained the altar and the laver — a place to offer a sacrifice and a place to wash afterwards. This symbolizes the cross that Jesus offered Himself on and the cleansing He provides to those who come to it. The alternate name for the outer court was “The Way.”
The Holy Place contained bread, a golden candlestick, and the altar of incense. These things represent revelation of the Word of God, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and our experience of worship. The alternate name for the Holy Place was “The Truth.”
The Most Holy Place contained the Ark of the Covenant, which was said to contain the very presence of God Himself. The alternate name for the Most Holy Place was “The Life.”
Jesus is our access to the Father. No one comes to the Father except through Him. And when you approach Him, He is the Way — sacrifice is made and cleansing is provided. He is the Truth — the Holy Spirit reveals the Word of God to you and you respond to God by worshiping in Spirit and in truth. He is the Life. When you come to the Father through Jesus Christ, you experience a new kind of life — a life in His presence. And it’s all possible because Jesus is our new temple — the one who brings us to the Father — the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
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This blog is an excerpt from Robert Presson’s devotional book, “Look to Jesus,” available for a donation of any amount at cityrevivalnola.com/give. Please indicate that you would like the book when you give.
The temple was a key to understanding the way the Jews approached worship, the presence of God, and God Himself. The temple area in Jerusalem consisted of three main areas: the outer court, the Holy Place, and the Most Holy Place. Each area represented a level of nearness to God, and each area contained physical elements of worship that symbolize New Testament spiritual realities.
The outer court contained the altar and the laver — a place to offer a sacrifice and a place to wash afterwards. This symbolizes the cross that Jesus offered Himself on and the cleansing He provides to those who come to it. The alternate name for the outer court was “The Way.”
The Holy Place contained bread, a golden candlestick, and the altar of incense. These things represent revelation of the Word of God, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and our experience of worship. The alternate name for the Holy Place was “The Truth.”
The Most Holy Place contained the Ark of the Covenant, which was said to contain the very presence of God Himself. The alternate name for the Most Holy Place was “The Life.”
Jesus is our access to the Father. No one comes to the Father except through Him. And when you approach Him, He is the Way — sacrifice is made and cleansing is provided. He is the Truth — the Holy Spirit reveals the Word of God to you and you respond to God by worshiping in Spirit and in truth. He is the Life. When you come to the Father through Jesus Christ, you experience a new kind of life — a life in His presence. And it’s all possible because Jesus is our new temple — the one who brings us to the Father — the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
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This blog is an excerpt from Robert Presson’s devotional book, “Look to Jesus,” available for a donation of any amount at cityrevivalnola.com/give. Please indicate that you would like the book when you give.
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