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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Glory

Glorifying the God of Creation

Glorifying the God of Creation – Psalm 104:5-9

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When I look at the creation, I cannot help but glorify the God of creation and echo this psalm. "Praise the LORD, my soul. Praise the LORD."

The glory of the Lord filled the temple

The Glory of the Lord Filled the Temple – Acts 2:1-4

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Where once the glory of the Lord filled a physical temple, now it fills the temple composed of his people. Built on Christ himself.

The highest place of honor and authority

The Highest Place of Honor and Authority – Ephesians 1:19b-21

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Jesus gave his life as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. But then God raised him to the place of highest honor and authority.

Our glory and joy

Our Glory and Joy – 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

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What will be our glory and Joy when the Lord returns for us? Paul tells us that, at least in part, it will be in the lives we have touched.

build three tabernacles

To Build Three Tabernacles – Mark 9:5

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On the mount of transfiguration, Peter wanted to honor Jesus by building three tabernacles. But God exalted Jesus above Moses and Elijah.

destined for our glory

The Wisdom of God: Destined for Our Glory – 1 Corinthians 2:7

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The wisdom of God is revealed in the crucifixion of Jesus. His death led to our salvation and a coming glory for his people.

Crowned with glory and honor

Hebrews: We See Jesus, Crowned with Glory (2:5-9)

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Humanity is not what God created us to be. But we see Jesus, who took on a human nature, tasted death for us, and is now crowned with glory and honor.

radiance of God's glory

The Radiance of God’s Glory – Hebrews 1:3

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The Son, Jesus, is the radiance of God's glory; of all that God is. Jesus told Philip that when we see the Son, we see God the Father.

transformed into his image

Transformed Into His Image – 2 Corinthians 3:18

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We were created in the image of God, an image now tarnished. But when we spend time with Christ we will be transformed back into his image.

suffering for Christ

Suffering for Christ and Future Glory – Romans 8:17-18

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As a child of God I am his heir, so long as I am willing to suffer for Christ. But that suffering is nothing compared to the glory that awaits me as God's heir.