The architecture of the Temple points to the necessity of Jesus Christ’s work to reconcile God and man who have been separated by man’s sin. Once reconciled, God again dwells among His people. New Testament Lesson: Revelation 21:1-4, 22-27 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.temple.MP3

For God’s name to dwell in the Temple is for God to reveal to His people that He is both far away and close. New Testament Text: Matthew 1:18-25 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.name.MP3

The wisdom of the king will produce peace and prosperity in the Kingdom of God. New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 11:8-12 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.wisdomofking.MP3

Jesus is the true wise king because He didn’t succumb to the temptation of desiring power or the temptation to worship the wrong god but rather humbled Himself desiring to obey God instead. New Testament Lesson: Matthew 4:1-11 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.heartking.MP3

We get wisdom by humbly asking God for it and then seeking it earnestly. New Testament Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.wisdom.MP3

The Kingdom of God is secured by the righteousness of Jesus Christ. New Testament Text: Matthew 3:13-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.king.MP3  

In the presence of distress, a wise person will align himself with the purposes of God, which will result in strength to endure the distress. New Testament Text: Matthew 2:1-12 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.alignment.MP3

The Word of God centers on Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection without which there is no possibility of true faith. Old Testament Text: Psalm 49 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.resurrection.MP3

We are called to focus on the world to come, the Kingdom of God, and not the distractions of this world. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 65:17-25 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.distractions.MP3

Your good treatment of brothers and sisters in the church is for your and their eternal good. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 133 Note: the audio file for this sermon was originally cut off. The full audio should now be available. Sorry for the inconvenience! http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.relationships.MP3