Glory You Can See
Exodus 34:29-35
Exodus 34:29-35 NLT
When Moses came down Mount Sinai carrying the two stone tablets inscribed with the terms of the covenant, he wasn’t aware that his face had become radiant because he had spoken to the Lord. So when Aaron and the people of Israel saw the radiance of Moses’ face, they were afraid to come near him. But Moses called out to them and asked Aaron and all the leaders of the community to come over, and he talked with them. Then all the people of Israel approached him, and Moses gave them all the instructions the Lord had given him on Mount Sinai. When Moses finished speaking with them, he covered his face with a veil. But whenever he went into the Tent of Meeting to speak with the Lord, he would remove the veil until he came out again. Then he would give the people whatever instructions the Lord had given him, and the people of Israel would see the radiant glow of his face. So he would put the veil over his face until he returned to speak with the Lord.
Acts 6:15 NLT
At this point everyone in the high council stared at Stephen, because his face became as bright as an angel’s.
1. God’s Glory gives the message of the Gospel credibility
John 2:11 NLT
This miraculous sign at Cana in Galilee was the first time Jesus revealed his glory. And his disciples believed in him.
Acts 2:22 NLT
People of Israel, listen! God publicly endorsed Jesus the Nazarene by doing powerful miracles, wonders, and signs through him, as you well know.
Hebrews 2:3-4 NLT
So what makes us think we can escape if we ignore this great salvation that was first announced by the Lord Jesus himself and then delivered to us by those who heard him speak? And God confirmed the message by giving signs and wonders and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit whenever he chose.
Acts 6:15 NLT
At this point everyone in the high council stared at Stephen, because his face became as bright as an angel’s.
2. God’s Glory gives a fearful recognition of His presence
Exodus 34:30
So when Aaron and the people of Israel saw the radiance of Moses’ face, they were afraid to come near him.
Acts 2:43 ESV
And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles.
Luke 5:8-9 NLT
When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, “Oh, Lord, please leave me—I’m such a sinful man.” For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him.
3. God’s Glory comes from being in His presence
Exodus 34:29 NLT
When Moses came down Mount Sinai …he wasn’t aware that his face had become radiant because he had spoken to the Lord.
Exodus 34:34-35 NLT
But whenever he went into the Tent of Meeting to speak with the Lord, he would remove the veil until he came out again… and the people of Israel would see the radiant glow of his face. So he would put the veil over his face until he returned to speak with the Lord.
