We often talk about how why matters just as much, or perhaps more, than what. It shouldn’t surprise you then that I want to draw our attention beyond the what of the temple—beyond the details—and focus more on its why—why it existed. While the temple was constructed to replace the tabernacle, they both shared the same trifold purposes: the...

In the videos below, Aaron Armstrong (Adults), Andy McLean (Students), and Brian Dembowczyk (Kids) coach leaders on teaching Summer 2019, Unit 12, Session 3—A Son Builds the Temple. Tips and videos for previous lessons are available on the The Gospel Project Blog. You can also check out the Additional Resources page for podcast recommendations and blog posts related to this week’s subject matter. To view...

What was the purpose of Solomon’s Temple? That’s the question we’re discussing this episode of The Hero of the Story, presented by The Gospel Project. Listen in as we discuss: The purpose and intent of the templeSolomon’s prayer and God’s plan to redeem people from all nationsJesus as the ultimate fulfillment of the templeSacred spaces and the access we have...

What is general revelation? That’s the question we’re discussing today on The Hero of the Story, presented by The Gospel Project. Listen in as we begin a deeper discussion of one of the 99 essential Christian doctrines, addressing: What general revelation really meansWhere we see this doctrine found in ScriptureThe cautions we need to offer in understanding this doctrineThe difference...

How do we know God exists? Is it just a feeling or has God done something to make Himself known? The Bible teaches that God does make His existence known. Let’s explore how by discussing the doctrine of general revelation. General revelation means that God reveals Himself through what He has made. Everything, whether we’re talking about the human...

I want to veer from the normal rhythm of these blog posts in this one. Normally, my goal is to help move what we are teaching deeper within your heart so that you teach your preschoolers or kids from the overflow—from your delight in the gospel and God. But in this post, I want to share an important and...