Temple Worship – Our Body

1 Chronicles 22-24; 1 Thessalonians 3 

“The duty of the Levites was to help Aaron’s descendants in the service of the temple of the Lord: They were also to stand every morning to thank and praise the Lord. They were to do the same in the evening and whenever burnt offerings were presented to the Lord...”

1 Chronicles 23:28, 30, 31

David’s extensive preparations for the building of the temple were matched by his preparations of the people for service within the temple. The Levites and descendants of Aaron were a constant worshiping, sacrificing, prophesying presence in the temple. Through the once for all sacrifice of Jesus on the cross for our sin, we have become the temple of the living God, also offering continual sacrifice, worship, and witness through the Holy Spirit. The glory of God indwells us through his presence and our lives are focused on living for the Lord.

Do we view our lives as the temple of the Lord?

Are we aware of the purpose of the temple and do those purposes align with how we are using our bodies?

Have we developed a regular rhythm of worship and prayer each day to the Lord?

“Lord Jesus, your glory is the purpose for my body, and I offer it to you, for your glory.”