What if the story of the Bible is really the story of sacred space?From Eden to the Tabernacle, from the Temple to the Body of Messiah—Rico Cortes unpacks how the Creator has always desired to dwell among His people.In this conversation, Rico traces the Temple pattern through Scripture, showing how it reveals God’s order, holiness, and covenant relationship. He discusses the centrality of Leviticus as the blueprint for worship, the ancient Near Eastern context of sacred space, and how the priesthood and festivals reflect Yahweh’s divine hospitality. Together, we explore how the Temple is not a relic of the past but a living symbol of the Messiah’s body and of God's presence restored among His people.About Rico CortesRico Cortes is the founder of Wisdom In Torah Ministries, a teacher and researcher specializing in Temple theology, Leviticus, and ancient Near Eastern studies. For over two decades, he’s helped believers recover the biblical patterns of holiness, covenant, and worship.Website: https://wisdomintorah.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCJwtL3cb95bZK96oB6eXP2Q About Water into WineWater into Wine brings together scholars, authors, and teachers to uncover the original context of faith and the unity of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. Subscribe for more conversations that bridge biblical scholarship and discipleship.