# #21: I Will Be to Them a Little Sanctuary Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/jesus-alone-is-god-6289955/21-i-will-be-to-them-a-little-sanctuary Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/jesus-alone-is-god-6289955/21-i-will-be-to-them-a-little-sanctuary.md Podcast: [Jesus Alone is God](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jesus-alone-is-god-6289955) Published: 2023-08-23T20:55:45+00:00 Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/onlyjesus/1087597 Audio file: https://content.rss.com/episodes/202102/1087597/onlyjesus/2023_08_23_20_52_48_b8ad6a54-2081-47c8-b5f3-273b223cb758.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/jesus-alone-is-god-6289955/episodes/21-i-will-be-to-them-a-little-sanctuary Duration seconds: 3355 ## Resource <ul><li> Email: hpaulsilas@hotmail.com </li><li> https://apostolicinternational.com/ </li><li> Statement of beliefs: https://apostolicinternational.com/statement-of-beliefs </li><li> The sermon: https://apostolicinternational.com/sermons/I_WILL_BE_TO_THEM_A_LITTLE_SANCTUARY.pdf </li><li> In Ezekiel 11:16, God assures His people that even in foreign and hostile lands, He will be their sanctuary. The sermon draws parallels to the Tabernacle of Moses, explaining how it represents God's presence and refuge. Despite challenging surroundings, believers are encouraged to seek this "little sanctuary." The story of Daniel's unwavering prayer in Babylon exemplifies this concept.The Tabernacle's elements hold spiritual lessons: the golden censer symbolizes prayer's centrality; the Ark of the Covenant reminds of God's promise and global salvation; the golden pot signifies heavenly nourishment; Aaron's rod signifies divine leadership; and the tables of the covenant emphasize God's enduring word. The little sanctuary, like the Tabernacle's Holy Place, must be free from worldly distractions.Prayer's importance is highlighted, echoing Christ's words that His house is a house of prayer. Just as Israel received God's miraculous provisions, believers can find spiritual nourishment in the little sanctuary. The leadership, exemplified by Aaron's rod, is divinely appointed, and believers are urged to discern genuine spiritual gifts. The word of God, represented by the tables of the covenant, should be central, guiding believers' lives.The sermon encourages regular visits to the little sanctuary, shutting out worldly noise. Through prayer, assurance of God's presence, promises, and divine leadership is obtained. The Ark of the Coven… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/jesus-alone-is-god-6289955/episodes/21-i-will-be-to-them-a-little-sanctuary/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/jesus-alone-is-god-6289955/21-i-will-be-to-them-a-little-sanctuary.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.