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Podcast: Broward Church
Episode: God Wants to be Near US
Description: This lesson traces a single thread through the entire Bible: God’s desire to be near His people. From the garden in Genesis to the temple in 1 Kings 8, we see a pattern unfold. God creates spaces where His presence is known and invites humanity into a relationship with Him. The temple, especially in Solomon’s dedication, becomes a defining moment that reveals both God’s faithfulness and His longing to dwell among His people.
At the same time, the story exposes a tension that repeats across generations. While God continually makes a way to be near, people continually resist, choosing distan...