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Explore the different aspects of the face of the Lord, including submission, glory, justice, and mercy. Discover what we see when we look at the Lord and how it impacts our lives. Are we submissive, seeking eternal glory, respecting His judgments, and abiding in His mercy?
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“The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.” (Prov. 15:9)
THE FACE OF THE LORD “Rendering vengeance to them that know not God, and to them that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus: who shall suffer punishment, even eternal destruction from the face of the Lord and from the glory of his might” (2 Thess. 1:8-9) I. The Face Of Submission (Luke 9:51). What Do We See When We Look At The Lord? “He stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem” A. Determination to obey (Luke 9:57-62) B. Commitment to resist sin (Matt. 16:21-26). C. Even unto death (Matt. 26:36-39; Lk. 22:64). D. An example for us (Heb. 5:8-9).
THE FACE OF THE LORD II. The Face Of Glory (Matt. 17:2). “And his face did shine as the sun” A. He was glorified in death (1 Pet. 2:18-25). B. He was perfected by suffering (Heb. 5:8-9). “Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him” (Heb. 5:8-9). What Do We See When We Look At The Lord? C. He was exalted for His service (Phil. 2:5-11). D. And example for us (Phil. 2:5; 1 Pet. 5:6).
THE FACE OF THE LORD III. The Face Of Justice (1 Pet. 3:12). “…The face of the Lord is upon them that do evil.” A. Anger at sin (Mark 3:1-5) “And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts…” (Mark 3:5). What Do We See When We Look At The Lord? B. Wrath of the Lamb vs rebellion (Rev. 6:16-17). C. Judgment throne of Christ (2 Cor. 5:10; 2 Thess. 1:8-9). D. An example to us (John 7:24; Mt. 23:23; 1 Cor. 11:28-32).
THE FACE OF THE LORD IV. The Face Of Mercy (Ps. 89:5-14). “…Mercy and truth shall go before thy face.” A. As our High Priest (Heb. 4:14-16). B. To the faithful (2 Tim. 1:16-18; James 5:11). C. Must keep yourself in His love (Jude 21). What Do We See When We Look At The Lord? D. An example to us (Matt. 9:9-13; 12:1-8). “But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” (Matt. 9:13).
THE FACE OF THE LORD CONCLUSION: “…Mercy and truth shall go before thy face.” A. Are we submissive to the Lord? B. Do we seek eternal glory? C. Do we respect & reverence His judgments? D. Do we abide in His mercy? What Do We See When We Look At The Lord? “Beloved, now are we children of God, and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be. We know that, if he shall be manifested, we shall be like him; for we shall see him even as he is. And every one that hath this hope set on him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.” (1 John 3:1-3; 1 Pet. 1:22-23; 3:21; Matt. 5:8)