The Holy Spirit is God's Presence

In this episode, we explore the Holy Spirit as the personal presence of God—drawing a rich line from the Old Testament to the life of faith today. Beginning with the tabernacle and temple, we reflect on how God chose to dwell among his people through sacred space, glory, and holiness. From the cloud by day and fire by night to the shekinah glory filling the sanctuary, God made his nearness known in tangible ways.

Turning to Psalm 51:11, David’s plea—“Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me”—reveals that God’s presence was not merely architectural, but relational, mediated by the Spirit. Likewise, Psalm 139:7 asks, “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?”—affirming that God’s presence, through the Spirit, is both inescapable and intimate.

This episode argues that the Holy Spirit is the means by which God makes his presence known: not confined to walls, yet truly dwelling among and within his people. Join us as we trace this biblical theology of presence—from tabernacle, to temple, to the Spirit-filled life—showing that God has always desired to be near, and has always come by his Spirit.