What happens when the unvarnished glory of God moves into our neighborhood? Today on Day 155, we experience two of the most explosive, dynamic manifestations of God's presence in all of human history. In 2 Samuel, King David conquers the fortress of Zion, establishes Jerusalem as his capital, and attempts to bring the Ark of the Covenant home. Through a sobering lesson on holiness and a display of uninhibited, radical worship, David leaps and dances before the Lord, securing Jerusalem as the spiritual heart of Israel.

In the New Testament, we hit a monumental turning point in human history: Pentecost. The waiting is officially over. With the sound of a rushing wind and tongues of fire, the Holy Spirit fills the Upper Room, permanently shifting the dwelling place of God from a stone temple or a golden Ark directly into the hearts of everyday ...