How can we apply Ezekiel's vision to our understanding of God's glory? Verse Focus: Ezekiel 1:27 “From what appeared to be His waist up, I saw something like gleaming amber, with what looked like fire within it, and from what appeared to be His waist down I saw something like fire; and brilliant light surrounded Him.” The Portrait of Divine Glory • Gleaming amber—glory that is more than physical light, a visible manifestation of God’s holiness • Fire enclosed all around—purity that consumes impurity (cf. Hebrews 12:29) • Brilliant light—radiance that pushes back every shadow (Psalm 104:2) • A distinct, enthroned Figure—God’s personal presence, not mere symbolism; a literal display of who He is Seeing the Fire and Radiance Today • The same glory appeared at Sinai: “the sight of the glory of the LORD was like a consuming fire” (Exodus 24:17) • The same glory will be seen again: Revelation 1:14-16 pictures Christ with blazing eyes and shining face • God’s glory never changes; He simply reveals it in ways we can grasp Practical Responses to the Vision • Stand in reverent awe—worship marked by wonder, not casual routine (Hebrews 12:28-29) • Pursue holiness—let the refining fire burn away sin (1 Peter 1:15-16) • Walk in the light—refuse hidden, dark practices (1 John 1:7) • Reflect His brilliance—carry His presence into daily life (Matthew 5:16) Other Scriptures Reinforcing the Picture • John 1:14 – “We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only Son…” • 2 Corinthians 4:6 – The light of God’s glory shines “in the face of Jesus Christ.” • 2 Corinthians 3:18 – “We…are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory.” Living Carriers of His Glory • Because Christ indwells believers, the fiery, brilliant glory Ezekiel saw now resides in us by the Spirit (Colossians 1:27) • Daily surrender keeps the “amber-bright” presence unobscured • A life ablaze with His character testifies that His glory is real, literal, and still visible on earth today |
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