I thought I would create this post here as there has been some debate about the Old Testatment as well. I don't know if anyone will find this interesting.
In the days of the Tabnernacle/Arc before we moved to the Temple the Tabernacle existed. In the Arc of the Covenant there was symbolic things placed in it. In the Arc of the Covenant was placed the 10 commandments, Manna and also the rod of Aaron. This had great symbolic meaning.
Historically, in keeping with custom Jesus also attended synagogue on the Sabbath to worship and honour his Father (Luke 4:16). Prayer, preaching, teaching (Mark 1: 21-22), healing (Mark 1 23-28) (Luke 4: 33-35), scripture reading and gatherings (Acts 13: 14-16) (Acts 13: 42-44) took place on the Sabbath in synagogue. The Temple and the synagogue shared responsibility for worship until the Temple was destroyed around 70 AD in Jerusalem. Features of worship at the Temple such as the baking of the bread of the Presence which was to be shared by priests on the Sabbath was performed in the Temple.
The inner Temple could only be used by priests and Levites. Levites where responsible for many of the supportive roles and care-taking roles in the Temple. In the Temple the Holy of Holies was a Holy meeting point with God's Divine Presence that would be accessed by the high priest once a year during Yom Kippor. Jesus and the apostles also used the Temple for aspects of worship. Believers of God could visit the Temple courtyards to offer physical atonement and pray, but not gather as a community to worship. Synagogue worship which largely centred around worshiping the Word of God (liturgy) in different forms. These characteristics impacted on Christian churches when they were established. Healing was performed on the Sabbath in the synagogue by Jesus. This brought Jesus to the attention of Jewish religious leaders ( Luke 13: 14-17) for not upholding the commandment of rest. Jesus was not a law breaker in not upholding the rule of rest, but he brought forward a new logical conclusion.
As Christians Jesus became the embodiment for our atonement. Over time it became customary to move from homes (Acts 2: 46) and hidden places to break bread and share the Eucharist (the spiritual body and blood of Christ) in church buildings (or modern day Christian assemblies).
Paul would debate in the Temple with Jesus. Jesus was more than worthy to take the Bread of Presence. It is not known to my knowledge if he did though. The Eucharist became our new everlasting Bread of Presence as Christians.
I feel that I should just link you to the original post. That is forum for people with a neurodiversity really. Other people weighed in and my rector did as well so will be so much better if I just gave you the link I cannot rephrase their words.
I like numbers and writing them and this was not something that can be viewed litreally or not so it gave me joy as autistic to read.
It was verge off topic a bit around page 3 but went back on track on page 5. . I had questions myself and researched it. I posted as well in the last page what looked like a rod in my church I attend.
https://www.autismforums.com/threads/temples-and-synagogues-use-in-the-bible.49061/