Stephen was basically telling all the Jewish church members that in this New Covenant period, God does not dwell in literal buildings, but desires to dwell in the individual hearts of His people through Jesus Christ.
Stefano alikuwa kwa msingi anawaeleza washiriki wa Kanisa lote la Kiyahudi kwamba katika kipindi hiki cha Agano Jipya, Mungu hakai katika nyumba zilizofanywa kwa mikono, lakini anahitaji kukaa katika mioyo ya watu binafsi ya watu wake kwa njia ya Yesu kristo.