“And He said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.” Ex. 3:5. See also Joshua 5:15.
Note.—The presence of God made the place holy. Wherever God meets with His people, that place is holy.
5. When the tabernacle was reared anciently, what occurred?
Jesus Cleansing The Temple. "Take these things hence; make not My Father's house an house of merchandise." John 2:16.
“Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.” Ex. 40:34. See 2 Chron. 5:13, 14.
6. Why should all show respect for the house of worship?
“The Lord is in His holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before Him.” Hab. 2:20.
Note.—A failure to recognize this fact leads many to treat the house of worship without due respect. Nothing seems more appropriate to divine worship than that a sense of awe and silence should pervade the place of worship, and that only the sound of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving to God should be heard within its walls. Both upon entering and just before leaving the house of God it is highly appropriate and a most excellent practise for each worshiper to bow the head for a few moments in silent prayer.
7. How did Christ manifest His regard for the sanctity of God's house?