God's temple


 * '''This is what YHVH says:
 * '''The heavens are my throne,
 * '''and the earth is my footstool.
 * —Isaiah 66:1

Earthly
The term “footstool” is employed figuratively in the Hebrew Scriptures to describe the ancient temple used by the Israelites (1 Chron. 28:2; Ps. 132:7). Located on the earth, God's temple served as the center of true worship. For that reason, it was truly beautiful in the eyes of Jehovah (YHVH) and its very existence glorified the place for His feet (Isa. 60:13).

Spiritual
Today the center of true worship is no longer a literal temple on earth. There is, however, a spiritual temple, which glorifies Jehovah (YHVH) far more than any building. This is an arrangement that makes reconciliation with God possible by means of the priesthood and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It came into existence in 29 C.E. at Jesus’ baptism when Jesus was anointed as High Priest of Jehovah’s great spiritual temple (Heb. 9:11, 12).