Some repeat Satan’s words in the Garden of Eden like a mantra, “Did God really say? Did God really say?” as they reimagine God in their own image and rewrite the Law of God to fit their own understandings. Some just want nothing to do with God because they cannot be good enough and so they live as if there is no God. The devil keeps them veiled so they do not understand who Jesus really is and what He has done for them.Īnd so, instead of finding joy in Jesus’ forgiveness instead of believing God’s Law and God’s Gospel they reject Jesus in many ways. 2 Corinthians 4:4 (ESV) 4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. They do not believe the Good News of forgiveness in Jesus, they only see the law of God and know that they cannot keep it. They cannot bear the glory of God because God is holy and they are not.Īt Jesus time, and still today, there are many who still have veils over their hearts. What are the people afraid of? They are afraid of the glory of God because they have the Law of God and they know they don’t keep it. As we heard in the Old Testament lesson today from Exodus, when Moses’ face glows after speaking with God, the people are afraid and Moses veils his face. The people, and the disciples, have a veil over their hearts so they do not see the glory of God in Jesus. Soon after the Transfiguration shows the glory of God in Jesus, the disciples are arguing about which of them is the greatest.
There on the mount of transfiguration the veil is further pulled back to reveal who Jesus is. A cloud envelopes them and the voice of God the Father speaks, Mark 9:7 (ESV) 7 …“This is my beloved Son listen to him.” Jesus is the Son of God. Moses and Elijah are present with Jesus to show that Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament Law and Prophets. Jesus shines with the unveiled glory of God. Jesus tells the disciples what is going to happen, but they don’t like what they are hearing and Peter rebukes Jesus - and so Jesus rebukes Peter. After six days Jesus takes Peter, James and John up on a mountain and is transfigured before them. Mark 8:31-32 (ESV) 31 And began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes and be killed, and after three days rise again. 32 And he said this plainly. Jesus is revealing who He is but most of the people, even His disciples, do not fully understand what Jesus has come to do – despite Jesus telling them what will happen. He feeds thousands with barely enough food for a few people. He heals, He drives out unclean spirits, He preaches, He teaches, He takes authority over the wind and the sea. Throughout the Epiphany season we see Jesus slowly pulling back the veil to show more and more of who He really is. The mysterious magi from the East follow the star to worship the one born King of the Jews as Jesus identity is further clarified.Īt Jesus’ baptism the heavens are torn open, the Holy Spirit descends like a dove and the voice of God the Father speaks, Mark 1:11 (ESV) 11 … “You are my beloved Son with you I am well pleased.” Angels announce to shepherds Luke 2:11-12 (ESV) 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” Īt Christmas it continues.
The New Testament unveiling begins when the Angel Gabriel announces to Mary Luke 1:30-33 (ESV) 30 … “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. Who is Jesus? Jesus identity and purpose is unveiled for us in the Bible. Text and Audio: click “sermons”įull Service Audio: bit.ly/ImmanuelWorship WORSHIP VIDEO LINK WORSHIP AUDIO LINK SERMON AUDIO LINK BULLETIN SERMON TEXT BELOWĮxodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 4:1-6, Mark 9:2-9
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