God Wants to Dwell with us
John 1:14 (ESV): 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
There is Blessing in the Dwelling
Psalm 133:1, 3 (ESV): 1 Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!. . . .3. . . .For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.
Dwelling is a Divine Project, not a Human Project
When We Dwell, God Dwells
1 Corinthians 6:19 (ESV): 19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own,
1 Peter 2:5 (ESV): 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house. . . .
What Dwelling Requires
Dwelling together requires a commitment to God.
Dwelling together requires a commitment to fellowship.
- Hebrews 10:24–25 (ESV): 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Click to add your own note
Dwelling together requires a commitment to submission.
Ephesians 5:21 (ESV): 21 submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.
© Joshua D. Smith, Ph.D., 2024
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