Lesson Summary

The text discusses the concept of living as temples of skin, contrasting the traditional stationary and ceremonial Temple of Stone model of ministry with the more personal and mobile Temple of Skin model. The following points are highlighted:

• Biblical references to temples not made by human hands convey the idea of believers as dwelling places for God on earth.
• The significance of the temple in religious teachings and its destruction in 70 AD is explored.
• Interpretation of biblical passages, especially concerning the temple's destruction, is discussed in relation to the end of the world.
• Comparison between the temple made of stone versus the temple as a representation of one's body is delved into.
• The emphasis is on God dwelling in temples made by Him, i.e., one's body, rather than in physical structures.
• The shift from stationary to mobile representations of God's presence is encouraged, prompting individuals to bear His presence wherever they go.
• Recognizing one's authority as a temple of the Holy Spirit and engaging in ministry and healing in various settings are stressed.
• The ultimate message is about embodying the temple of skin to manifest God's power and miracles in the world.