"Why is God there? | Heaven and Earth" | Season 4 EP. 3 | AJ Holloway & Levi Golden
Description
In this episode, the AJ Holloway and Levi Golden explore the themes of God's glory, the role of temples and priests, and the consequences of corruption within the priesthood. They discuss how God's presence transforms ordinary spaces into holy ones and the importance of humility and service in maintaining that glory. The conversation also delves into the prophetic visions of Ezekiel and the return of God's glory, emphasizing that even in the darkest places, God's presence can be found. Ultimately, the episode concludes with a call to live for God's glory in all aspects of life.KeywordsBible study, glory of God, temples, priesthood, corruption, Ezekiel, humility, service, God's presence, spiritual journeyChapters00:00 Introduction to the McCrawl Podcast01:59 The Concept of Glory in the Bible03:22 Corruption of the Temple and Priesthood12:09 The Weight of God's Glory19:40 The Consequences of Corruption28:49 The Restoration of Glory through Solomon30:42 The Weight of Glory: Understanding God's Presence36:47 Ezekiel's Vision: God in Exile41:22 The Good News: God's Glory in Dark Places47:49 The Line of Glory: Humility and Repentance54:17 Living for His Glory: A Call to ActionTakeawaysHeaven is not a location but the presence of God.The glory of God is the essence of His character.Temples serve as hotspots for God's presence.Corruption in the priesthood leads to the departure of God's glory.Humility and service are essential in maintaining God's glory.Ezekiel's vision shows that God can be present even in exile.The return of God's glory is linked to repentance and humility.Everything we do should be for God's glory.The Bible consistently points to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's glory.Living for God's glory transforms our lives and communities.























