Sukkot: The First Temple - Eden, God’s Garden Sanctuary
Aug 31, 2025 • Senior Pastor Ryan Perry
The first temple wasn’t built of stone or gold — it was a garden. Eden was God’s sanctuary where humanity was called to live as priests in His presence. Though sin exiled us, Jesus restores us to God’s dwelling.
Living as God’s Temple requires:
Time – Reordered around God’s presence (Ps. 27:4).
Relationships – Serving others as a royal priesthood (1 Pet. 2:9).
Work – Every task as worship (Col. 3:23).
Struggles – Seen in light of eternal glory (2 Cor. 4:16–18).