Portico Community Church

Rebuild The TempleIn this sermon series called "Points of Interest", we explore many pivotal points in the Bible that define who God is. Pastor Rick Carrol and Pastor Doug Rhind discuss why Jesus is greater than the temple in today’s message. Although the temple held significant value that led to holy practices, through the power of the Holy Spirit, God now has set us apart to be living temples inhabited by His presence. Key Text: Luke 2:25-35At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him and had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. That day the Spirit led him to the Temple. So, when Mary and Joseph came to present the baby Jesus to the Lord as the law required, Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying,“Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised. I have seen your salvatio