Tom Leonard - October 20, 2019
Reflecting the Lord's Glory
Reflecting the Lord’s Glory II Corinthians 3:7-18 Main Point: When we turn to Jesus Christ, the and we reflect His glory to a watching world. ‘Glory’ (Doxa) = splendor, brightness, (of good opinion, positive = praise) “We Reflect the Lord’s glory” = we can only reflect The Lord Jesus’ glory thru the indwelling Spirit of Christ = the life of Christ in me. ~Galatians 2:20 1. The Law which brought death & condemnation came with God’s glory but the ministry of the indwelling Spirit which brings is much more glorious! (verses 7-11) 2. Moses wore a veil to the Israelites from seeing God’s glory (which was passing away – fading). (verse 13) ~Exodus 34:29-35 3. A veil remains on their still when reading the old covenant (which glory is passing away) (verse 14) 4. Only when we turn to the Lord Jesus Christ is the veil that dulls our minds . (verse 14) 5. We reflect the Lord’s glory with because it comes from the indwelling Spirit of the Lord. (verse 12) *As we interact with people they should see the Lord’s glory…
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18, Galatians 2:20, Exodus 34:29-35
