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There are marvelous things that our God wishes us to see and know.

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

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There are marvelous things that our God wishes us to see and know.

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  1. There are marvelous things that our God wishes us to see and know. • 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. • 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. • 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 givethe 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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 • 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 • 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 Lordwaslike 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Israel saw the glory of God again and again but never understood what God was like! They never humbled themselves and saw His goodness. • 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 • 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 theLord—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 • 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 • 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 • God’s glory ought to cause us to see our frailty and our need of Him. • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • God approved this reaction and pleaded for them to remember!

  26. God’s glory is shown to men that they might know Him • God approved this reaction and pleaded for them to remember! • 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 • God approved this reaction and pleaded for them to remember! • We need to sit up and listen when our God expresses such a desire. • 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 • 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.” • What glory is greater than our God’s? (Jer 9:23-24)

  30. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” • Jeremiah 9:23-24 (NKJV) - Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise manglory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty manglory in his might, Nor let the rich manglory 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.” • 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.” • God’s glory is always sure, is always for our good and does not depend upon fickle changeable men. • Still men have throughout history bought into foolish substitutes. (Jer 2:11-13)

  33. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” • 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, Andhewn themselvescisterns—broken cisterns that can hold no water.

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

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

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

  42. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” • 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.” • 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.” • 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.” • 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.” • 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.” • Psalm 138:5-8 (NKJV) - Yes, they shall sing of the ways of the Lord, For great is the glory of the Lord. 6 Though 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.” • To know God’s glory will make us full of praise and purpose.

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

  50. Satan works to have men seek another “glory.” • 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; ButGod 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.

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