Daily Strength: A 365-Day Devotional for Men March 14 - Preparing for the Final Temple
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Mar 14, 2026 Graham Goldsworthy, a gospel-centered theologian and biblical scholar, reflects on Solomon's temple as the climax of redemption. He links the temple to the Exodus and to Christ's resurrection body. He stresses holiness, obedience, and God dwelling among believers, urging a Scripture-shaped response to God's presence.
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Temple As Climax Of Exodus Redemption
- The temple connects Solomon's reign directly to the Exodus, making the building the climax of Israel's redemption story.
- Graham Goldsworthy explains the temple symbolizes God's presence and the goal of redemption fulfilled after the Exodus link.
Temple Sacrifice Points To Christ's Presence
- The temple's sacrificial ministry represented reconciliation between sinners and a holy God, not mere ritual.
- Goldsworthy stresses the temple foreshadows Jesus' resurrected body as the new dwelling of God with people.
God's Presence Requires Obedience Yet Promises Renewal
- God's presence in the temple required human obedience; Solomon had to live by God's word to secure God's dwelling.
- Goldsworthy notes Solomon later failed, yet prophetic hope and God's faithfulness point to a renewed temple in Christ.