Letters From Home Tuesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time - Dr. Shane Owens
Feb 10, 2026
A theological tour of Solomon's temple as a re-creation of Eden and a stage for God's dwelling. Discussion of the Shekinah and what it means for a spirit to dwell among people. Exploration of Christ as the new temple and believers as living temples. A look at the Mark passage on ritual purity and the tension between human tradition and God's commands.
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Temple As New Creation
- Solomon's temple functions as a re-creation of Eden, acting as a primordial temple for God's people.
- Its sevenfold symbolism and the Shekinah signal God's new, powerful presence among Israel.
What It Means For God To Dwell
- God, as spirit, does not occupy space but acts where his presence is effective and powerful.
- Saying God 'dwells' in the temple means his activity and power manifest there in a new way beyond mere sustenance.
Christ And The Living Temple
- Christ is the new temple and believers collectively form an organic, growing temple in Ephesians' image.
- We become a dwelling of God by allowing the Spirit to work recreatively within the Church and each believer.