Fri, Jul 10, 2026
Many Christians have been taught to look for a rebuilt temple, renewed sacrifices, an earthly Jerusalem and a future Jewish kingdom. But is that where the New Testament directs our attention?
In this Bible study we consider the remarkable truth that believers have already entered into the heavenly realities that find their fulfillment in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Drawing from Colossians, Ephesians, Hebrews, John's Gospel and other New Testament passages, we explore how the Scriptures present Christ as the true Temple, the perfect Sacrifice, the exalted King, and the fulfillment of God's promises. We also consider what it means for Christians to have already come to the heavenly Jerusalem and to belong to God's unshakable kingdom.
This study is intended to encourage believers to read the Old Testament in the light of the New Testament and to rejoice in the spiritual blessings that are already ours through union with Christ.
Bible passages considered include:
• Colossians 1:13
• Ephesians 2:6, 14–22
• Hebrews 11:10, 16
• Hebrews 12:22–24
• John 2:19–21
• John 4:21–24
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"For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us." — 2 Corinthians 1:20 (KJV)
Thu, Jul 02, 2026
Psalm 122:6 is one of the most frequently quoted verses in discussions about modern Israel. But is it a command for Christians today to pray for the modern nation of Israel, or does the New Testament reveal a greater fulfillment?
In this study, we examine Psalm 122 in its original context and then allow the New Testament to interpret it. Looking at passages such as Hebrews 11–12, Galatians 4, Ephesians 2, and Romans 9–10, we ask an important question:
What is the Jerusalem to which Christians now belong?
This is not a criticism of the Jewish people. As Christians, we should love the Jewish people, pray for them, and long for them to come to faith in the Messiah. The issue is not whether we should pray for Jews, but how the New Testament teaches us to understand God's promises concerning Jerusalem and Israel.
Ultimately, all God's promises find their fulfillment in the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the true Israel, and all who trust in Him—believing Jews and believing Gentiles alike—share together in the blessings of the New Covenant and belong to the heavenly Jerusalem.
Scripture References:
• Psalm 122
• Hebrews 11:10, 13–16
• Hebrews 12:22–24
• Galatians 4:26
• Ephesians 2:11–22
• Romans 9:6
• Romans 10:1
• 2 Corinthians 1:20
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"Comparing Scripture with Scripture, and showing how the whole Bible points to Christ."
