TEMPLE TRUTH
This building in Jerusalem was the center of sacrifices and God’s dwelling in the Old Covenant.
What is the temple?
One major function of the temple was offering these for sin.
What are sacrifices?
In John 4, Jesus says true worshipers must worship in spirit and this.
What is truth?
This festival remembered Israel’s rescue from Egypt by the blood of a lamb.
What is Passover?
The Jews said the temple had taken this many years to build.
What is 46 years?
In John 2, Jesus said, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will…”
What is raise it up?
The temple uniquely represented this among God’s people.
What is God’s presence?
The debate between Jews and Samaritans centered on this issue.
What is the proper place of worship?
During Tabernacles, Jesus declared Himself to be this for the thirsty.
What is Living Water?
According to your lesson, the Jews missed Jesus’ meaning because they lacked this kind of understanding.
What is spiritual understanding (or faith)?
The Jews were confused because they interpreted Jesus’ words in this way.
What is physically (or literally)?
These men served as mediators between God and Israel in the temple system.
Who are priests?
Worship “in spirit” means worship that is primarily this rather than merely external.
What is internal (or heartfelt)?
At the lamp-lighting ceremony, Jesus proclaimed He was this.
What is the Light of the World?
Jesus fulfills Passover by becoming the ultimate what?
What is the Lamb of God?
According to John 2:21, the “temple” Jesus referred to was this.
What is His body?
Jesus replaces the temple because He is the new meeting place between these two parties.
Who are God and people?
Worship “in truth” must be grounded in this Person.
Who is Christ (or Jesus)?
This annual day focused on national repentance and atonement for sin.
What is the Day of Atonement?
The Father seeks worshipers who worship in spirit and truth, showing that worship begins with this divine action.
What is God’s initiative (or God drawing people)?
This New Testament book explains Jesus as our perfect High Priest.
What is Hebrews?
The implication of Jesus replacing the temple is that Christians now go to this instead of a place.
What is a Person (Jesus)?
According to John 4, this Person is actively seeking true worshipers.
Who is the Father?
John 19:14 connects Jesus’ crucifixion specifically to this festival.
What is Passover?
The shift from temple to Christ demonstrates this major theme in John’s Gospel.
What is fulfillment in Christ (or Jesus surpasses Old Covenant shadows)?