God In Our Midst

The temple was a special sign of God’s presence among His people, of God’s covenant promise to dwell with them and be their God . Yet, in Solomon’s prayer of dedication upon its completion, he poses a profound question in view of the transcendence and holiness of their eternal God: “But will God indeed dwell on the earth?” In this sermon from 1 Kings 8:27-30, Pastor Matt looks into Solomon’s confession and petition, and shows that God’s ultimate and glorious response is a resounding “Yes!”