The title is not a mistake - Israel went from worshiping IN the temple to worshiping the temple itself. We consider the consequences and the application for today in this week's message.

Repentance of past wrongs is among the first steps in being converted. What did the first century Christians put in front of them as they moved away from what was behind? The foundation set into motion was recorded and should continue even today.

Repentance was among the first words of John the Baptist and then Jesus at the start of his mission. We inventory our lives and make application - but what impact did this have on those that heard these words for the first time?

A feast is prepared and those that accepted the invitation would have nothing to do with the event. This is one of the many parables of Christ. What does it teach us?

At the onset of the ministryn of Christ is the statement, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." What did this mean to those listening? And how do we apply this to the time of Christ onward?