1. There are marvelous things that our God wishes us to see and know. n Paul described two kinds of people who are distinguished by what they see. (2 Cor 4:3-6)

2. There are marvelous things that our God wishes us to see and know. n 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 (NKJV) - But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, 4 whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.

3. There are marvelous things that our God wishes us to see and know. n 5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

4. There are marvelous things that our God wishes us to see and know. n There are many who are blinded by Satan to the works of and the nature of our great God.

5. There are marvelous things that our God wishes us to see and know. n On the other hand the essence of the Christian’s mind and life is simply proclaiming the wondrous things they see in our great God.

6. There are marvelous things that our God wishes us to see and know. n On the other hand the essence of the Christian’s mind and life is simply proclaiming the wondrous things they see in our great God. n What do we mean when we talk of the “glory of God?”

7. There are marvelous things that our God wishes us to see and know. n Glory - glory 145, glorious 10, honor 6, praise 4, dignity 2, worship 1; 168 1) opinion, judgment, view 2) opinion, estimate, whether good or bad concerning someone 2a) in the NT always a good opinion concerning one, resulting in praise, honor, and glory 3) splendor, brightness 4) a most glorious condition, most exalted state.

8. There are marvelous things that our God wishes us to see and know. n When we speak of God’s glory then His power and attributes are shown in some way that result in men being in awe of Him.

9. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him n In the calling and leading of Israel God often showed His glory. (Ex 24:16-17)

10. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him n Exodus 24:16-17 (NKJV) - Now the glory of the Lord rested on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it six days. And on the seventh day He called to Moses out of the midst of the cloud. 17 The sight of the glory of the Lord was like a consuming fire on the top of the mountain in the eyes of the children of Israel.

11. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him n Not only in the giving of the law but also in the provisions for the people was the glory of God manifested. (Ex 16:7,10)

12. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him n Exodus 16:7 (NKJV) - And in the morning you shall see the glory of the Lord; for He hears your complaints against the Lord. But what are we, that you complain against us?”

13. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him n Exodus 16:10 (NKJV) - Now it came to pass, as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and behold, the glory of the Lord appeared in the cloud.

14. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him n God’s glory is of no profit to us however unless we come to trust Him.

15. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him n Israel saw the glory of God again and again but never understood what God was like! They never humbled themselves and saw His goodness.

16. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him n Israel saw the glory of God again and again but never understood what God was like! They never humbled themselves and saw His goodness. n Why did God severely punish them when they refused to enter the promised land? (Num 14:20-23)

17. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him n Numbers 14:20-23 (NKJV) - Then the Lord said: “I have pardoned, according to your word; 21 but truly, as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord—22 because all these men who have seen My glory and the signs which I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have put Me to the test now these ten times, and have not heeded My voice,

18. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him n 23 they certainly shall not see the land of which I swore to their fathers, nor shall any of those who rejected Me see it.

19. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him n God’s glory ought to cause us to see our frailty and our need of Him.

20. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him n God’s glory ought to cause us to see our frailty and our need of Him. n Look at the reaction that God sought in these people! (Deut 5:24-33)

21. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him n Deuteronomy 5:24-33 (NKJV) - And you said: ‘Surely the Lord our God has shown us His glory and His greatness, and we have heard His voice from the midst of the fire. We have seen this day that God speaks with man; yet he still lives. 25 Now therefore, why should we die? For this great fire will consume us; if we hear the voice of the Lord our God anymore, then we shall die.

22. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him n 26 For who is there of all flesh who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? 27 You go near and hear all that the Lord our God may say, and tell us all that the Lord our God says to you, and we will hear and do it.’

23. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him n 28 “Then the Lord heard the voice of your words when you spoke to me, and the Lord said to me: ‘I have heard the voice of the words of this people which they have spoken to you. They are right in all that they have spoken. 29 Oh, that they had such a heart in them that they would fear Me and always keep all My commandments, that it might be well with them and with their children forever!

24. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him n 30 Go and say to them, “Return to your tents.” 31 But as for you, stand here by Me, and I will speak to you all the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments which you shall teach them, that they may observe them in the land which I am giving them to possess.’

25. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him n God approved this reaction and pleaded for them to remember!

26. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him n God approved this reaction and pleaded for them to remember! n We need to sit up and listen when our God expresses such a desire.

27. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him n God approved this reaction and pleaded for them to remember! n We need to sit up and listen when our God expresses such a desire. n If they could always remember how helpless they were and how mighty and loving God is then all would be well. (Isa 63:12-14)

28. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him n Isaiah 63:12-14 (NKJV) - Who led them by the right hand of Moses, With His glorious arm, Dividing the water before them To make for Himself an everlasting name, 13 Who led them through the deep, As a horse in the wilderness, That they might not stumble?” 14 As a beast goes down into the valley, And the Spirit of the Lord causes him to rest, So You lead Your people, To make Yourself a glorious name.

29. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n What glory is greater than our God’s? (Jer 9:23-24)

30. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n Jeremiah 9:23-24 (NKJV) - Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; 24 But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the Lord.

31. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n God’s glory is always sure, is always for our good and does not depend upon fickle changeable men.

32. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n God’s glory is always sure, is always for our good and does not depend upon fickle changeable men. n Still men have throughout history bought into foolish substitutes. (Jer 2:11-13)

33. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n Jeremiah 2:11-13 (NKJV) - Has a nation changed its gods, Which are not gods? But My people have changed their Glory For what does not profit. 12 Be astonished, O heavens, at this, And be horribly afraid; Be very desolate,” says the Lord. 13 “For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, And hewn themselves cisterns—broken cisterns that can hold no water.

34. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n God knew that men are strongly attracted to their own glory.

35. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n God knew that men are strongly attracted to their own glory. n When did Gideon reduce his army so drastically? (Judges 7:2)

36. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n Judges 7:2 (NKJV) - And the Lord said to Gideon, “The people who are with you are too many for Me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel claim glory for itself against Me, saying, ‘My own hand has saved me.’

37. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n Over and over God judged nations and emphasized the vanity of the things they gloried in. You do not want to see the glory of God in judgment! (Isa 10:12-13; 16:14; 17:4; 20:5; 21:16-17; 22:18; 23:9; 28:1)

38. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n Isaiah 10:12-13 (NKJV) - Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Lord has performed all His work on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem, that He will say, “I will punish the fruit of the arrogant heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his haughty looks.”

39. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n 13 For he says: “By the strength of my hand I have done it, And by my wisdom, for I am prudent; Also I have removed the boundaries of the people, And have robbed their treasuries; So I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man.

40. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n Isaiah 16:14 (NKJV) - But now the Lord has spoken, saying, “Within three years, as the years of a hired man, the glory of Moab will be despised with all that great multitude, and the remnant will be very small and feeble.”

41. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n Isaiah 17:4 (NKJV) - “In that day it shall come to pass That the glory of Jacob will wane, And the fatness of his flesh grow lean.

42. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n Isaiah 20:5 (NKJV) - Then they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation and Egypt their glory.

43. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n Isaiah 21:16-17 (NKJV) - For thus the Lord has said to me: “Within a year, according to the year of a hired man, all the glory of Kedar will fail; 17 and the remainder of the number of archers, the mighty men of the people of Kedar, will be diminished; for the Lord God of Israel has spoken it.”

44. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n Isaiah 22:18 (NKJV) - He will surely turn violently and toss you like a ball Into a large country; There you shall die, and there your glorious chariots Shall be the shame of your master’s house.

45. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n Isaiah 28:1 (NKJV) - Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, Whose glorious beauty is a fading flower Which is at the head of the verdant valleys, To those who are overcome with wine!

46. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n One of the best things that can happen is for us to suffer and see the temporary nature of those things men give their lives for. (Psa 138:5-8)

47. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n Psalm 138:5-8 (NKJV) - Yes, they shall sing of the ways of the Lord, For great is the glory of the Lord. 6Though the Lord is on high, Yet He regards the lowly; But the proud He knows from afar. 7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand Against the wrath of my enemies, And Your right hand will save me.

48. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n To know God’s glory will make us full of praise and purpose.

49. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n To know God’s glory will make us full of praise and purpose. n Real security is found here. (Psa 73:24-28)

50. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n Psalm 73:24-28 (NKJV) - You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to glory. 25 Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. 26 My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. 27 For indeed, those who are far from You shall perish; You have destroyed all those who desert You for harlotry.

51. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n 28But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, That I may declare all Your works.

52. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n Our hearts are filled with an optimism that never fades! (Isa 60:19-22)

53. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n Isaiah 60:19-22 (NKJV) - “The sun shall no longer be your light by day, Nor for brightness shall the moon give light to you; But the Lord will be to you an everlasting light, And your God your glory. 20 Your sun shall no longer go down, Nor shall your moon withdraw itself; For the Lord will be your everlasting light, And the days of your mourning shall be ended.

54. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n 21Also your people shall all be righteous; They shall inherit the land forever, The branch of My planting, The work of My hands, That I may be glorified. 22 A little one shall become a thousand, And a small one a strong nation. I, the Lord, will hasten it in its time.”

55. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n The evangelism of the child of God comes easy and the core message has always been the same. (Psa 86:3-13)

56. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n Psalm 86:3-13 (NKJV) -Be merciful to me, O Lord, For I cry to You all day long. 4 Rejoice the soul of Your servant, For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. 5 For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You. 6 Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; And attend to the voice of my supplications.

57. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n 7 In the day of my trouble I will call upon You, For You will answer me. 8 Among the gods there is none like You, O Lord; Nor are there any works like Your works. 9 All nations whom You have made Shall come and worship before You, O Lord, And shall glorify Your name. 10 For You are great, and do wondrous things; You alone are God.

58. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n 11Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name. 12 I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, And I will glorify Your name forevermore. 13 For great is Your mercy toward me, And You have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.

59. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n Worship come naturally and often. (Psa 149:5; 105:3-5)

60. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n Psalm 149:5 (NKJV) - Let the saints be joyful in glory; Let them sing aloud on their beds.

61. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” n Psalm 105:3-5 (NKJV) - Glory in His holy name; Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the Lord! 4 Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face evermore! 5 Remember His marvelous works which He has done, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth,

62. Jesus manifested the glory of God n He is the fullest manifestation of God’s glory we will see in this life. (Jn 1:14)

63. Jesus manifested the glory of God n John 1:14 (NKJV) - And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.

64. Jesus manifested the glory of God n What do we see in Jesus? What is the glory of God all about? (Heb 1:3)

65. Jesus manifested the glory of God n Hebrews 1:3 (NKJV) -who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,

66. Jesus manifested the glory of God n He was not moved by those things men glory in. (Mt 4:8-10)

67. Jesus manifested the glory of God n Matthew 4:8-10 (NKJV) - Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 And he said to Him, “All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me.” 10 Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’”

68. Jesus manifested the glory of God n Those who sought another “glory” could not know Him and in time sought to kill Him.

69. Jesus manifested the glory of God n Those who sought another “glory” could not know Him and in time sought to kill Him. n He challenged their hearts. What glory are you really seeking? (Jn 7:18-19; 8:50-51)

70. Jesus manifested the glory of God n John 7:18-19 (NKJV) - He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him. 19 Did not Moses give you the law, yet none of you keeps the law? Why do you seek to kill Me?”

71. Jesus manifested the glory of God n John 8:50-51 (NKJV) - And I do not seek My own glory; there is One who seeks and judges. 51 Most assuredly, I say to you, if anyone keeps My word he shall never see death.”

72. Jesus manifested the glory of God n They could not let go of the glory of men and as a result they could not believe in Jesus. (Jn 5:41-44)

73. Jesus manifested the glory of God n John 5:41-44 (NKJV) - “I do not receive honor from men. 42 But I know you, that you do not have the love of God in you. 43 I have come in My Father’s name, and you do not receive Me; if another comes in his own name, him you will receive. 44 How can you believe, who receive honor from one another, and do not seek the honor that comes from the only God?

74. Jesus manifested the glory of God n The heart of Jesus could be described as seeking the glory of God.

75. Jesus manifested the glory of God n The heart of Jesus could be described as seeking the glory of God. n Why was Jesus willing to die such a cruel death? (Jn 12:23-29; 13:30-34)

76. Jesus manifested the glory of God n John 12:23-29 (NKJV) - But Jesus answered them, saying, “The hour has come that the Son of Man should be glorified. 24 Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. 25 He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

77. Jesus manifested the glory of God n 26 If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor. 27 “Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour. 28 Father, glorify Your name.” Then a voice came from heaven, saying, “I have both glorified it and will glorify it again.”

78. Jesus manifested the glory of God n John 13:30-34 (NKJV) - Having received the piece of bread, he then went out immediately. And it was night. 31 So, when he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him. 32 If God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify Him in Himself, and glorify Him immediately.

79. Jesus manifested the glory of God n 33 Little children, I shall be with you a little while longer. You will seek Me; and as I said to the Jews, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come,’ so now I say to you. 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

80. Jesus manifested the glory of God n At the end of His life there was one thing on His mind. (Jn 17:1,4-5)

81. Jesus manifested the glory of God n John 17:1 (NKJV) - Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You,

82. Jesus manifested the glory of God n John 17:4-5 (NKJV) - I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do. 5And now, O Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was.

83. Jesus manifested the glory of God n Where will the glory of God lead you in this life? The world will think you are crazy!

84. How may I show the glory of God? n Understand that it does not come from my power or wisdom! (2 Cor 12:7-10)

85. How may I show the glory of God? n 9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

86. How may I show the glory of God? n The opportunity to best show what God means to you comes in suffering.

87. How may I show the glory of God? n The opportunity to best show what God means to you comes in suffering. n We often are mistaken about the things that really glorify God.

88. How may I show the glory of God? n The opportunity to best show what God means to you comes in suffering. n We often are mistaken about the things that really glorify God. n When we “do all in the name of the Lord.” (1 Pt 4:11)

89. How may I show the glory of God? n 1 Peter 4:11 (NKJV) - If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

90. How may I show the glory of God? n Those who submit to the king will find a uniform practice. (1 Cor 4:17; 7:17)

91. How may I show the glory of God? n 1 Corinthians 4:17 (NKJV) - For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach everywhere in every church.

92. How may I show the glory of God? n 1 Corinthians 7:17 (NKJV) - But as God has distributed to each one, as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk. And so I ordain in all the churches.

93. How may I show the glory of God? n When we change what god wants out of fear of being “traditional” we have left that which glorifies God.

94. How may I show the glory of God? n When our prayers are answered. (Jn 14:13)

95. How may I show the glory of God? n John 14:13 (NKJV) - And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

96. How may I show the glory of God? n When we see our dependence upon Him and seek it!

97. How may I show the glory of God? n When He gladly provides that is a cause for His glory. Do we see that?

98. How may I show the glory of God? n When He gladly provides that is a cause for His glory. Do we see that? n When we respond in kindness to those who seek our hurt. (1 Pt 2:12; 4:12-14)

99. How may I show the glory of God? n 1 Peter 2:12 (NKJV) - having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation

100. How may I show the glory of God? n 1 Peter 4:12-14 (NKJV) - Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

101. How may I show the glory of God? n 14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.

102. How may I show the glory of God? n When we show love to our “unlovable” brethren. (Rom 15:1-6)

103. How may I show the glory of God? n Romans 15:1-6 (NKJV) - We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. …

104. How may I show the glory of God? n … that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

105. There is a glory that Jesus wants us to see n Imagine the anticipation of Jesus showing us this glory! (Jn 17:24)

106. There is a glory that Jesus wants us to see n John 17:24 (NKJV) - “Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.

107. There is a glory that Jesus wants us to see n Picture the awesome scene of judgment day. (2 Thess 1:9-12)

108. There is a glory that Jesus wants us to see n 2 Thessalonians 1:9-12 (NKJV) - These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power, 10 when He comes, in that Day, to be glorified in His saints and to be admired among all those who believe, because our testimony among you was believed.

109. There is a glory that Jesus wants us to see n 11Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power, 12 that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

110. There is a glory that Jesus wants us to see n Have you seen the glory of God?

111. There is a glory that Jesus wants us to see n If not then you are caught up in a rat race for things that will not last! (Rom 3:23)

112. There is a glory that Jesus wants us to see n Romans 3:23 (NKJV) - for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

113. There is a glory that Jesus wants us to see n You are now presented with a glorious call. (2 Thess 2:13-15)

114. There is a glory that Jesus wants us to see n Your life will be transformed each day as you see this glory. (2 Cor 3:18)

115. There is a glory that Jesus wants us to see n 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NKJV) - But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.