November 4th, 2022
by Robert Presson
by Robert Presson
“Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of Glory” — James 2:1 ESV
Jesus is called “the Lord of Glory.” As the note in the Reformation Study Bible indicates, it is also possible to translate “the Lord of glory” as simply “The Glory.” Think about that. He is called “The Glory.” And that is actually a good way to summarize what the New Testament teaches about who Jesus is. Hebrews 1:3 says that Jesus “is the radiance of the glory of God.”
The New Testament authors, with their Jewish backgrounds, would surely have had in mind the Hebrew concept of “Kabod” (the Hebrew word for “glory”) when they described Jesus in this way (1 Chr. 29:13). It means “weight.” In other words, God’s being — His presence — is weighty. It is important. There is no one more important than Him, and when He manifests Himself, He is to be given the honor and reverence due His name.
The Apostle John, writing about His own personal experience with Jesus, said “We have seen His glory” (John 1:14). He was likely referring to the event known as the Transfiguration (see Luke 9:28-36). Peter, James, and John were at this event, when the glory of Christ radiated out from Him, and light filled the entire place where they were. They saw Jesus on earth the way we will see Him in heaven — in His glory. It says that Jesus’ clothes became dazzling white. Why did his clothes become white? Because the glory was not just appearing around Him — the glory was emanating from Him. He is the Heavenly Man. He shines forth the glory of God. He is The Lord of Glory — He is The Glory. Look to The Glory today — and just as the beams radiate from the sun and bring warmth and light to your body, the Glory will radiate from the Son and shine spiritual warmth and light into your soul.
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This blog is an excerpt from Robert Presson’s devotional book, “Look to Jesus,” available for a donation of any amount at cityrevivalnola.com/give. Please indicate that you would like the book when you give.
Jesus is called “the Lord of Glory.” As the note in the Reformation Study Bible indicates, it is also possible to translate “the Lord of glory” as simply “The Glory.” Think about that. He is called “The Glory.” And that is actually a good way to summarize what the New Testament teaches about who Jesus is. Hebrews 1:3 says that Jesus “is the radiance of the glory of God.”
The New Testament authors, with their Jewish backgrounds, would surely have had in mind the Hebrew concept of “Kabod” (the Hebrew word for “glory”) when they described Jesus in this way (1 Chr. 29:13). It means “weight.” In other words, God’s being — His presence — is weighty. It is important. There is no one more important than Him, and when He manifests Himself, He is to be given the honor and reverence due His name.
The Apostle John, writing about His own personal experience with Jesus, said “We have seen His glory” (John 1:14). He was likely referring to the event known as the Transfiguration (see Luke 9:28-36). Peter, James, and John were at this event, when the glory of Christ radiated out from Him, and light filled the entire place where they were. They saw Jesus on earth the way we will see Him in heaven — in His glory. It says that Jesus’ clothes became dazzling white. Why did his clothes become white? Because the glory was not just appearing around Him — the glory was emanating from Him. He is the Heavenly Man. He shines forth the glory of God. He is The Lord of Glory — He is The Glory. Look to The Glory today — and just as the beams radiate from the sun and bring warmth and light to your body, the Glory will radiate from the Son and shine spiritual warmth and light into your soul.
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This blog is an excerpt from Robert Presson’s devotional book, “Look to Jesus,” available for a donation of any amount at cityrevivalnola.com/give. Please indicate that you would like the book when you give.
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