Where God Lives

The Dome of the Rock (pictured left) and the Dome of the Spirits (pictured right) are located on the Temple Mount. The Foundation Stone (explained below) is believed to be underneath one of these two domes.

Ancient Jewish oral tradition, passed down through the centuries by the great Rabbis, holds that our Almighty God dwells/lives in Jerusalem. They teach that there is a foundation stone on Mt. Moriah, the current temple mount. It is from this stone that He created/directed/loved His creation. This is the spot where the Ark of the Covenant sat inside Solomon's temple. The Ark represents the presence of God.

I will give you a few Biblical references that I have found in my journey. Perhaps they will help you as you continue your walk with Jesus.

1. Genesis 14:17-24 - King of Salem communion/offering service.
2. Genesis 18 - Three visitors (Father, Son, Spirit) meet Abraham just north of Jerusalem.
3. Psalm 76:2 - His tent is in Salem (Jerusalem), his dwelling place in Zion! (Remember this when we get to John 1).
4. Deuteronomy 11:12 - It is a land (Israel) the Lord your God cares for; the eyes of the Lord your God are continually on it from the beginning of the year to its end.
5. Deuteronomy 12:5-7 - His Name is there, worship there, offering & love sacrifices there, and there is the presence of the Lord.
6. Hosea 5:15 - In Samaria - He says, "I will go back to my place." Back to Jerusalem.
7. John 1:14 - The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. Dwelling - literally tabernacled with us, pitched his tent with us.
8. Luke 19:28; 37-38 - After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen:Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"
9. Luke 19:41 - He wept over Jerusalem.
10. Luke 19:42 - God has been living with you, but you refused to see.

When Jesus road into Jerusalem, He was simply going home to take His spot on His throne. There were many in the crowd that day who understood. They cried out, "save us - save us now."

Jesus desires to walk with us and dwell with us. I pray that we do not miss what could bring us peace.


The Mount of Olives