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Where two or Three are Gathered

Discover the profound symbolism of transparency in biblical scriptures and its relevance to relationships. Explore how vulnerability, effort, and overcoming fear can lead to deeper connections. Experience the beauty of the New Jerusalem, a city made of glass, shining with the glory of God. Learn about the ancient invention of glass and its transformation process to achieve clarity. Uncover the symbolism of glass in relation to emotional responses to life and God.

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Where two or Three are Gathered

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  1. Where two or Three are Gathered

  2. Jesus is in Relationships For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” • Matthew 18:20

  3. Reluctance to be in Relationship Vulnerable Costly (Time, Effort, etc.) Non-Productive Fear of rejection

  4. New Jerusalem “I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband” Revelation 21:2

  5. Transparent He showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel… clear as crystal. Revelation 21:10-11

  6. Walls of Glass The wall was made of jasper, and the city of pure gold, as pure as glass. Revelation 21:18

  7. Substance of Glass The great street of the city was of gold, as pure as transparent glass. Revelation 21:21

  8. Even Rivers are Clear Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God Revelation 22:1

  9. Illuminated from Within The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light Revelation 21:23

  10. What is Glass ? Ancient invention – 3500 B.C. (Mesopotamia)

  11. Sand (Silicates) – 96% of Earth’s Mantle Silica – SiO2

  12. Colored Glass Impurities color the glass Problem was difficult to resolve

  13. To Make Glass Clear Rather than REMOVE color Add COMPLIMENTARY color

  14. Hardest Glass Made from purest silica – 100% sand

  15. Optical Glass High Heat Long and even Grinding Pure Silica

  16. Largest Book in Bible Psalms (Songs) Collection of Emotional Responses to Life and God

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