Unique Advent and Christmas Traditions Revealed
Discover the beauty of Advent and Christmas traditions along with insights on the Glory of the Lord through historical references such as Mount Sinai and the life of Jesus. Explore the significance of these celebrations deeply rooted in history and faith.
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-GREETING QUESTION- What are your Advent or Christmas Traditions?
-COMMUNION- 2 Corinthians 3:18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another.
The Glory of Christmas
The Glory of the Lord 1. Mount Sinai 2. Tent of Meeting/Temple 3. Jesus 4. New Creation
1. MOUNT SINAI Exodus 24:16-17 Theglory of the LORD dwelt 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. Now the appearance ofthe glory of the LORD was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel.
2. TENT OF MEETING/ Exodus 40:34-35 34Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. 35And Moses was not able to enter the tent of meeting because the cloud settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.
2. /TEMPLE 2 Chronicles 7:1-2 As soon as Solomon finished his prayer, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. 2And the priests could not enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD filled the LORD's house.
3. JESUS Luke 2:9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and theglory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.
What is The Glory of the Lord? An unrestrained presence of God. (Mac-n-cheese analogy)
3. JESUS James 2:1 My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ,the Lord of glory.
3. JESUS James 2:1 My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ,the Lord of glory. 1 Corinthians 2:8 None of the rulers of this age understood this, for if they had, they would not have crucifiedthe Lord of glory.
THE GLORY OF GOD IN JESUS Hebrews 1:3 He is the radiance of theglory of God and the exact imprint of his nature
THE GLORY OF GOD IN JESUS 2 Corinthians 4:6 6For God, who said, Let light shine out of darkness, has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
THE GLORY OF GOD IN JESUS John 1:14 14And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
-The GLORY of Christmas- The wonder of Christmas (the incarnation) is that the glory of God came to us in the person of a man.
Hebrews 2:8-10 10For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory
2 Thessalonians 2:14 To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
-The GLORY of Christmas- The wonder of Christmas (the incarnation) is that the glory of God came to us in the person of a man so that many sons (and daughters) could obtain the glory of God, in/through Jesus Christ.
How deep the Fathers love for us How vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son To make a wretch His treasure How great the pain of searing loss The Father turns His face away As wounds which mar the Chosen One Bring many sons to glory
