WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:12.439 Revelation chapter 7 kind of gives us a window into that day that we just sang about. 00:00:12.439 --> 00:00:42.420 It says this, 00:00:42.439 --> 00:00:50.159 And they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God saying, 00:00:50.579 --> 00:00:50.799 Amen. 00:00:51.859 --> 00:01:00.840 Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever. 00:01:01.319 --> 00:01:01.640 Amen. 00:01:01.640 --> 00:01:01.780 Amen. 00:01:01.780 --> 00:01:01.840 Amen. 00:01:01.840 --> 00:01:01.980 Amen. 00:01:01.979 --> 00:01:02.119 Amen. 00:01:02.119 --> 00:01:02.559 Amen. 00:01:32.120 --> 00:01:33.079 Ultimate result. 00:01:33.700 --> 00:01:35.859 We see that here in Revelation. 00:01:36.060 --> 00:01:39.420 We're going to see that in our passage this morning from Acts chapter 2. 00:01:39.840 --> 00:01:41.520 And that is the glory of God. 00:01:42.439 --> 00:01:47.020 Glory and honor and power be ascribed 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look unto me, and be ye saved all the ends of the earth, for 00:02:36.660 --> 00:02:39.460 I am God, and there is no other. 00:02:40.900 --> 00:02:45.860 The man simply repeated the verse again and again, not really knowing how to move on from 00:02:45.860 --> 00:02:53.360 Isaiah chapter 45 verse 22, but he said the words, repeated the words, look, look, look, 00:02:53.360 --> 00:03:00.840 and then he looked directly at young Spurgeon and said to him, young man, you look miserable, 00:03:01.600 --> 00:03:06.220 and you will always be miserable unless you look to Christ. 00:03:07.840 --> 00:03:13.740 Spurgeon would write later in his experience, so I looked to Jesus, and in that moment the 00:03:13.740 --> 00:03:16.100 burden of my sin rolled away. 00:03:17.300 --> 00:03:23.320 That young boy at age 15, because of the work of the gospel in his life and the indwelling 00:03:23.320 --> 00:03:29.080 power of the Holy Spirit would become one of the most prominent English pastors in history, 00:03:29.700 --> 00:03:30.480 Charles Spurgeon. 00:03:31.560 --> 00:03:38.360 And he would discover and would write something similar to what Peter would write in our passage 00:03:38.360 --> 00:03:44.320 this morning in Acts chapter 2, where it says, everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord 00:03:44.320 --> 00:03:45.080 shall be saved. 00:03:46.700 --> 00:03:53.000 As God would work through Spurgeon's ministry, later on Spurgeon would write this, the highest 00:03:53.000 --> 00:03:57.280 glory of our holy religion is the cross. 00:03:58.940 --> 00:04:02.040 The question is, what is so important about the cross? 00:04:02.660 --> 00:04:04.500 What is so significant about the cross? 00:04:04.500 --> 00:04:10.000 What is it about the cross that points and draws attention to the glory of God? 00:04:11.360 --> 00:04:17.480 And it is the cross, it is at the cross, through the death of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, 00:04:17.600 --> 00:04:24.939 the fullest display of God's character, his nature, and his presence comes into full view 00:04:24.939 --> 00:04:26.620 through the person of Jesus Christ. 00:04:26.899 --> 00:04:33.740 The glory of God is on display through the gospel and through the person of Christ at the cross. 00:04:34.500 --> 00:04:36.980 This is the whole purpose of why Jesus came. 00:04:37.079 --> 00:04:39.560 We find that in John chapter 1, verse 14. 00:04:39.800 --> 00:04:43.980 That's the passage we all read together just moments ago. 00:04:44.339 --> 00:04:47.339 The word became flesh and dwelt among us. 00:04:48.199 --> 00:04:51.399 And we have seen his glory. 00:04:52.439 --> 00:04:57.060 Glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. 00:04:57.060 --> 00:05:04.540 It's at the cross where the full spectacle of God's nature, his character comes into full view. 00:05:05.319 --> 00:05:10.639 Where we see his character, his glory in its totality. 00:05:11.300 --> 00:05:14.459 We see his mercy and justice. 00:05:14.899 --> 00:05:17.079 His humility and authority. 00:05:17.480 --> 00:05:19.060 His obedience and power. 00:05:19.899 --> 00:05:24.519 His becoming sin for us and then the holiness of God. 00:05:24.519 --> 00:05:28.339 We see his poverty and his sufficiency. 00:05:29.139 --> 00:05:31.060 We see his compassion and severity. 00:05:31.479 --> 00:05:34.719 We see condemnation on sin but also forgiveness. 00:05:35.839 --> 00:05:39.139 We see his service and his superiority. 00:05:39.939 --> 00:05:42.279 His sacrifice and his sovereignty. 00:05:43.139 --> 00:05:45.159 His death and victory. 00:05:45.500 --> 00:05:47.099 His meekness and preeminence. 00:05:47.100 --> 00:05:52.760 We see all the attributes of God on full display there at the cross. 00:05:53.080 --> 00:05:57.660 The glory of God has been revealed through the person of Jesus Christ. 00:05:59.200 --> 00:06:05.439 And it was the glory of God that was not only revealed in Christ at his crucifixion. 00:06:05.480 --> 00:06:07.939 But it is the glory of God through the gospel. 00:06:08.260 --> 00:06:10.260 Because of the work of Christ on the cross. 00:06:10.259 --> 00:06:15.420 That all of us who come to observe the gospel for ourselves. 00:06:15.560 --> 00:06:17.099 See it for what it really is. 00:06:17.539 --> 00:06:21.360 Get to enjoy and participate the glory of God for ourselves. 00:06:22.180 --> 00:06:26.199 As Paul will say in 2 Corinthians chapter 4 verses 5 and 6. 00:06:26.240 --> 00:06:26.839 He says this. 00:06:26.839 --> 00:06:51.979 And that's where we begin in Acts chapter 2. 00:06:51.980 --> 00:06:57.960 We begin to see the unfolding of this glory in the nature of Christ. 00:06:58.060 --> 00:06:58.800 His presence. 00:06:58.960 --> 00:06:59.580 His power. 00:06:59.920 --> 00:07:03.000 His character coming through in the person of Christ. 00:07:03.240 --> 00:07:06.900 And coming through in the message of those there in Acts chapter 2. 00:07:07.240 --> 00:07:10.400 And those who hear this message and respond in faith. 00:07:10.780 --> 00:07:12.319 This church was born. 00:07:14.379 --> 00:07:17.680 The church will showcase the glory of God. 00:07:18.640 --> 00:07:19.780 It will put it on display. 00:07:19.779 --> 00:07:22.779 It will make God look glorious and wondrous. 00:07:23.739 --> 00:07:26.639 And as we begin to see this church emerge. 00:07:27.179 --> 00:07:30.279 It's easy to lose sight of what is the ultimate goal. 00:07:31.299 --> 00:07:32.539 It's easy for us to think. 00:07:32.759 --> 00:07:38.199 Well the goal of Christ's death and resurrection of course was to build a church. 00:07:38.819 --> 00:07:41.979 A people who are gathered around this common objective. 00:07:42.359 --> 00:07:43.239 This common goal. 00:07:44.199 --> 00:07:49.559 We might begin to think that of course the reason why Christ came to die and to rise again. 00:07:49.560 --> 00:07:51.300 Was to launch this mission. 00:07:51.459 --> 00:07:54.899 To send out agents and witnesses into Jerusalem and Judea. 00:07:55.040 --> 00:07:56.420 And the uttermost parts of the world. 00:07:57.360 --> 00:08:00.639 We might begin to think that it was simply to transform lives. 00:08:00.819 --> 00:08:04.560 That those who were sinners are now made saints and redeemed. 00:08:05.459 --> 00:08:08.779 We might begin to think that it was just to empower believers. 00:08:09.620 --> 00:08:10.819 To fill them with the spirit. 00:08:11.379 --> 00:08:15.300 To allow them to enjoy the benefits of the work of God in their life. 00:08:15.300 --> 00:08:20.319 We might begin to think it was about to inaugurate this new covenant. 00:08:21.259 --> 00:08:24.579 Moving from the shadow of the law into this light of grace. 00:08:24.879 --> 00:08:27.259 And while all of those things are true. 00:08:27.520 --> 00:08:31.160 And all of those things are the product of Christ's death and resurrection. 00:08:31.680 --> 00:08:32.960 That is not ultimate. 00:08:33.899 --> 00:08:35.560 What is ultimate is the glory of God. 00:08:36.680 --> 00:08:38.899 What is ultimate is recognizing the person. 00:08:38.899 --> 00:08:40.059 The worthiness. 00:08:40.240 --> 00:08:42.000 The nature of who God is. 00:08:42.159 --> 00:08:46.100 And celebrating that as a collective body of believers. 00:08:46.360 --> 00:08:49.059 And then as those who are called to witness. 00:08:49.179 --> 00:08:51.199 We're not just witnessing about the gospel. 00:08:51.519 --> 00:08:53.439 We're witnessing about the glory of God. 00:08:53.639 --> 00:08:55.559 And seeking to call attention to that. 00:08:55.879 --> 00:08:58.720 And draw others in to that same kind of worship. 00:08:59.959 --> 00:09:04.899 Recognizing the wonder of who God is through his son Jesus. 00:09:04.899 --> 00:09:05.059 Jesus. 00:09:06.179 --> 00:09:11.220 And this glory is meant not to stay concentrated in Jerusalem. 00:09:11.559 --> 00:09:12.699 And that was the goal. 00:09:12.860 --> 00:09:15.459 But that it would spread to the uttermost parts of the earth. 00:09:16.500 --> 00:09:18.120 We see from the prophet Habakkuk. 00:09:18.139 --> 00:09:20.519 In Habakkuk chapter 2 verse 14. 00:09:20.860 --> 00:09:25.199 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord. 00:09:25.419 --> 00:09:27.000 As the waters cover the sea. 00:09:27.240 --> 00:09:27.959 That's the goal. 00:09:28.799 --> 00:09:33.919 The goal is that God's glory would be known across the expanse of the earth. 00:09:33.919 --> 00:09:37.000 And it's not about just a movement. 00:09:37.179 --> 00:09:39.279 It's not just about a missional community. 00:09:39.659 --> 00:09:42.379 It's not just about a new covenant presence. 00:09:42.839 --> 00:09:44.939 It's the glory of God that's in view. 00:09:45.259 --> 00:09:46.259 That's what's ultimate. 00:09:47.219 --> 00:09:48.279 And that's what's inevitable. 00:09:49.059 --> 00:09:50.819 That's what will happen inevitably. 00:09:51.699 --> 00:09:55.519 As history comes to its ultimate culmination. 00:09:56.279 --> 00:09:58.620 We find in Philippians chapter 2 verses 8 to 10. 00:09:59.579 --> 00:10:01.459 Being found in human form. 00:10:01.460 --> 00:10:04.700 He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death. 00:10:04.700 --> 00:10:06.120 Even death on the cross. 00:10:06.519 --> 00:10:09.000 Therefore God has highly exalted him. 00:10:09.639 --> 00:10:11.920 And bestowed on him the name that is above every name. 00:10:12.360 --> 00:10:15.240 So that the name of Jesus every knee should bow. 00:10:15.460 --> 00:10:18.540 In heaven and on earth and under the earth. 00:10:19.060 --> 00:10:20.500 And that every tongue should confess. 00:10:20.879 --> 00:10:25.040 That Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. 00:10:25.039 --> 00:10:29.120 The glory of God will be on display. 00:10:29.120 --> 00:10:33.940 So as we begin to see this church emerge. 00:10:34.060 --> 00:10:37.519 And as we kind of begin this kind of mini series. 00:10:37.639 --> 00:10:39.440 Working through Acts. 00:10:39.620 --> 00:10:42.100 We're going to see in the next several weeks. 00:10:42.360 --> 00:10:45.799 That the glory of God is on display through a people. 00:10:46.299 --> 00:10:48.440 A people that God is calling to himself. 00:10:48.659 --> 00:10:50.240 And will be called a church. 00:10:50.659 --> 00:10:52.060 This gathering of believers. 00:10:52.059 --> 00:10:55.539 Who will enjoy this indwelling work of the Holy Spirit. 00:10:56.039 --> 00:10:58.000 But it's all with the effect. 00:10:58.159 --> 00:11:00.319 The result of the glory of God. 00:11:00.439 --> 00:11:03.539 Seeking to address and point to the wonder of God. 00:11:04.059 --> 00:11:04.739 In his glory. 00:11:05.779 --> 00:11:07.579 We see in Acts chapter 2. 00:11:07.679 --> 00:11:09.359 At least four different ways. 00:11:09.459 --> 00:11:11.919 That the glory of God is spotlighted. 00:11:12.179 --> 00:11:13.039 In our passage. 00:11:14.079 --> 00:11:15.839 Beginning in chapter 2 verse 1. 00:11:16.459 --> 00:11:19.259 And kind of a recap of last week. 00:11:19.259 --> 00:11:22.259 We're going to see the glory of God is revealed in his presence. 00:11:23.100 --> 00:11:26.080 The glory of God revealed in his presence. 00:11:27.480 --> 00:11:27.879 Notice. 00:11:28.379 --> 00:11:29.319 Beginning in verse 1. 00:11:29.759 --> 00:11:30.799 If you're using the Pew Bible. 00:11:30.919 --> 00:11:33.019 It's on page 909. 00:11:33.179 --> 00:11:33.860 It says this. 00:11:34.480 --> 00:11:36.100 When the day of Pentecost arrived. 00:11:36.220 --> 00:11:37.700 They were all together in one place. 00:11:38.179 --> 00:11:40.559 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound. 00:11:40.559 --> 00:11:42.299 Like a mighty rushing wind. 00:11:43.120 --> 00:11:44.759 It filled the entire house where they were sitting. 00:11:45.559 --> 00:11:47.620 And divided tongues as a fire appeared to them. 00:11:47.620 --> 00:11:49.299 And rested on each one of them. 00:11:49.620 --> 00:11:51.799 And they were filled with the Holy Spirit. 00:11:51.940 --> 00:11:53.720 And began to speak in other languages. 00:11:54.139 --> 00:11:56.440 As the Spirit gave them utterance. 00:11:57.500 --> 00:11:58.820 We see here right at the outset. 00:11:59.080 --> 00:12:01.500 That the Spirit comes suddenly. 00:12:02.740 --> 00:12:03.539 Someone has said. 00:12:03.580 --> 00:12:04.840 And I think it's helpful. 00:12:05.639 --> 00:12:07.379 That God when he comes. 00:12:07.440 --> 00:12:09.279 Does not always come immediately. 00:12:09.960 --> 00:12:11.159 But when he comes. 00:12:11.159 --> 00:12:13.159 He always comes suddenly. 00:12:14.159 --> 00:12:16.639 And we see that throughout the Old Testament. 00:12:16.639 --> 00:12:18.899 And then entering into the New Testament. 00:12:19.080 --> 00:12:20.679 This prophetic witness. 00:12:20.860 --> 00:12:22.980 That had preceded the coming of Messiah. 00:12:23.159 --> 00:12:25.840 That had been given for hundreds of years. 00:12:25.919 --> 00:12:27.259 Before Jesus actually came. 00:12:27.860 --> 00:12:30.000 And this 400 years of silence. 00:12:30.000 --> 00:12:31.840 Before Jesus showed up. 00:12:31.919 --> 00:12:33.120 Suddenly on the scene. 00:12:34.720 --> 00:12:37.379 See God's delays are often long. 00:12:37.500 --> 00:12:40.019 But his arrivals come suddenly. 00:12:40.019 --> 00:12:44.199 Much like what Paul will write to the church of Galatia. 00:12:44.240 --> 00:12:45.699 When he says in Galatians 4. 00:12:45.939 --> 00:12:46.960 4 and 5. 00:12:47.639 --> 00:12:50.460 When the fullness of time had come. 00:12:50.799 --> 00:12:52.360 God sent forth his son. 00:12:53.360 --> 00:12:54.059 Born of a woman. 00:12:54.179 --> 00:12:54.840 Born under the law. 00:12:54.919 --> 00:12:55.840 To redeem those. 00:12:55.960 --> 00:12:56.899 Who were under the law. 00:12:56.980 --> 00:13:00.819 So that we might receive adoption as sons. 00:13:01.759 --> 00:13:02.699 Jesus came. 00:13:03.100 --> 00:13:03.899 In a bodily way. 00:13:04.600 --> 00:13:06.139 He came in a sudden way. 00:13:06.299 --> 00:13:07.539 He came in an obvious. 00:13:07.699 --> 00:13:08.899 Invisible way. 00:13:08.899 --> 00:13:11.819 He came in a way that was present. 00:13:12.019 --> 00:13:13.980 The word of God became flesh. 00:13:14.279 --> 00:13:16.879 It tabernacled or dwelt among us. 00:13:18.059 --> 00:13:19.079 And the spirit will come. 00:13:19.980 --> 00:13:21.699 In a similar way. 00:13:22.259 --> 00:13:24.240 Will come in a way that was obvious. 00:13:24.419 --> 00:13:24.899 Invisible. 00:13:25.319 --> 00:13:26.019 In noticeable. 00:13:27.139 --> 00:13:29.279 He comes here audibly in verse 2. 00:13:30.240 --> 00:13:32.439 He comes like a mighty rushing wind. 00:13:32.939 --> 00:13:34.659 It fills the entire house. 00:13:34.759 --> 00:13:37.460 This undeniable presence of the spirit. 00:13:37.460 --> 00:13:40.660 He comes not just audibly. 00:13:40.800 --> 00:13:41.879 But also visibly. 00:13:42.840 --> 00:13:45.019 These divided tongues of fire appeared. 00:13:45.440 --> 00:13:47.560 And rested on each one of them. 00:13:47.800 --> 00:13:48.540 And then verse 4. 00:13:48.860 --> 00:13:51.200 They were all filled with the spirit. 00:13:51.920 --> 00:13:54.440 This universal effect. 00:13:54.580 --> 00:13:56.600 Where all the believers in that room. 00:13:56.700 --> 00:13:57.960 Got to enjoy the benefits. 00:13:58.120 --> 00:13:59.840 Of that indwelling Holy Spirit. 00:14:01.240 --> 00:14:03.820 Unlike the manifestation of the spirit. 00:14:03.820 --> 00:14:04.620 In the Old Testament. 00:14:05.420 --> 00:14:06.640 Who would come temporarily. 00:14:07.240 --> 00:14:08.800 Who would come selectively. 00:14:09.160 --> 00:14:10.620 Who would come on individuals. 00:14:10.620 --> 00:14:11.920 And not indwell them. 00:14:12.240 --> 00:14:13.740 Now the spirit would be permanent. 00:14:14.740 --> 00:14:16.980 Now the spirit would come on all the believers. 00:14:17.520 --> 00:14:18.540 They would all enjoy it. 00:14:19.080 --> 00:14:21.100 And the Holy Spirit would come in them. 00:14:21.160 --> 00:14:22.200 Not just on them. 00:14:22.840 --> 00:14:24.820 And here we see the evidence of God's presence. 00:14:25.060 --> 00:14:26.020 Among his people. 00:14:26.019 --> 00:14:26.860 Notice. 00:14:28.360 --> 00:14:31.360 He comes in flaming tongues of fire. 00:14:31.899 --> 00:14:32.500 Why fire? 00:14:33.460 --> 00:14:35.360 What is it about fire? 00:14:36.220 --> 00:14:38.399 And I think this is by design. 00:14:38.539 --> 00:14:41.039 Where the Lord through his word. 00:14:41.299 --> 00:14:42.159 And instrumentally. 00:14:42.360 --> 00:14:44.399 Wants to call attention again to glory. 00:14:45.439 --> 00:14:45.759 You see. 00:14:45.960 --> 00:14:46.360 Remember. 00:14:46.759 --> 00:14:48.360 In the Old Testament in particular. 00:14:48.860 --> 00:14:50.759 We get the strongest reminders. 00:14:50.759 --> 00:14:53.899 Of the glory of God through fire. 00:14:54.700 --> 00:14:55.539 And maybe even. 00:14:55.919 --> 00:14:57.080 As I say this. 00:14:57.319 --> 00:14:58.159 Many of you are thinking. 00:14:58.220 --> 00:14:58.580 Oh yes. 00:14:58.860 --> 00:15:00.059 I remember. 00:15:00.220 --> 00:15:01.259 The number of times. 00:15:01.259 --> 00:15:03.439 Where the Lord came in fire. 00:15:03.580 --> 00:15:06.519 And it was an obvious evidence. 00:15:06.519 --> 00:15:08.620 Of his presence among his people. 00:15:09.679 --> 00:15:11.600 Where Moses is there. 00:15:11.919 --> 00:15:12.879 In the wilderness. 00:15:13.379 --> 00:15:14.899 He's on the backside of Midian. 00:15:14.960 --> 00:15:16.080 He's been there for 40 years. 00:15:16.299 --> 00:15:17.860 And the Lord shows up. 00:15:17.860 --> 00:15:18.120 How? 00:15:18.759 --> 00:15:20.360 Through a burning bush. 00:15:20.759 --> 00:15:22.139 This presence of God. 00:15:22.840 --> 00:15:23.980 And God says to Moses. 00:15:24.360 --> 00:15:25.419 Take off your shoes Moses. 00:15:25.559 --> 00:15:26.639 The place you're standing on. 00:15:26.799 --> 00:15:27.559 Is holy ground. 00:15:27.620 --> 00:15:27.759 Why? 00:15:27.939 --> 00:15:29.039 Because the Lord is there. 00:15:29.159 --> 00:15:29.720 I am there. 00:15:30.059 --> 00:15:31.279 God's presence is there. 00:15:32.480 --> 00:15:34.419 Then as Moses is leading the people. 00:15:34.500 --> 00:15:35.939 Out of Egypt. 00:15:36.899 --> 00:15:37.620 What are they. 00:15:37.700 --> 00:15:38.379 What are they met with? 00:15:38.439 --> 00:15:39.200 Well they're met with. 00:15:39.360 --> 00:15:40.460 A pillar of fire. 00:15:40.580 --> 00:15:41.639 And a pillar of smoke. 00:15:41.759 --> 00:15:43.039 Which we're supposed to evidence. 00:15:43.179 --> 00:15:44.200 The Lord's presence. 00:15:44.200 --> 00:15:44.919 His glory. 00:15:45.259 --> 00:15:46.039 Among his people. 00:15:46.879 --> 00:15:47.399 And then they were. 00:15:47.580 --> 00:15:49.879 Standing at the foot of Mount Sinai. 00:15:49.879 --> 00:15:51.600 And we see this evidence. 00:15:51.600 --> 00:15:53.259 Of God's glory there too. 00:15:54.259 --> 00:15:55.639 Exodus chapter 24. 00:15:56.200 --> 00:15:58.019 Verses 16 and 17 says. 00:15:58.159 --> 00:15:59.779 The glory of the Lord. 00:15:59.879 --> 00:16:01.360 Dwelt on Mount Sinai. 00:16:01.919 --> 00:16:03.740 And the cloud covered it six days. 00:16:03.840 --> 00:16:05.039 And on the seventh day. 00:16:05.259 --> 00:16:06.179 He called to Moses. 00:16:06.179 --> 00:16:07.539 Out of the midst of the cloud. 00:16:07.759 --> 00:16:09.639 Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord. 00:16:09.820 --> 00:16:12.120 Was like devouring fire. 00:16:12.580 --> 00:16:13.759 On the top of the mountain. 00:16:13.759 --> 00:16:15.600 In the sight of all the people of Israel. 00:16:15.600 --> 00:16:17.820 This devouring fire. 00:16:18.440 --> 00:16:19.720 This intimidating sight. 00:16:19.920 --> 00:16:22.519 Fire which represented the presence. 00:16:22.800 --> 00:16:24.080 And the power of God. 00:16:25.000 --> 00:16:27.040 And then we see the glory of God. 00:16:27.100 --> 00:16:28.420 That fills the tabernacle. 00:16:29.220 --> 00:16:30.060 And the glory of God. 00:16:30.159 --> 00:16:31.180 That fills the temple. 00:16:32.060 --> 00:16:32.540 Again. 00:16:33.019 --> 00:16:34.340 The evident presence. 00:16:34.700 --> 00:16:35.379 Of God. 00:16:35.420 --> 00:16:36.240 Among his people. 00:16:37.320 --> 00:16:39.440 It was the burning presence of God. 00:16:39.440 --> 00:16:41.800 That filled these places. 00:16:42.000 --> 00:16:43.600 To indicate God is here. 00:16:43.600 --> 00:16:47.360 God's presence is here. 00:16:49.320 --> 00:16:50.500 So what is glory? 00:16:51.279 --> 00:16:52.040 What is glory? 00:16:52.100 --> 00:16:52.960 Is it just the shining? 00:16:53.500 --> 00:16:54.820 Is it just a burning? 00:16:54.920 --> 00:16:57.220 Is it just the majesty of God? 00:16:58.279 --> 00:17:00.600 Well throughout the scriptures. 00:17:00.840 --> 00:17:02.840 We see both in the Old and New Testament. 00:17:03.379 --> 00:17:06.480 A number of places where the word glory is used. 00:17:07.200 --> 00:17:07.920 In the New Testament. 00:17:07.920 --> 00:17:08.940 It's the word doxa. 00:17:09.579 --> 00:17:12.700 It's used 165 times throughout the New Testament. 00:17:12.700 --> 00:17:14.519 It's the word for brightness. 00:17:14.759 --> 00:17:15.299 Or shining. 00:17:15.600 --> 00:17:16.319 Or radiance. 00:17:17.160 --> 00:17:18.120 But it's the Old Testament. 00:17:18.220 --> 00:17:19.160 We really get a sense. 00:17:19.440 --> 00:17:21.500 For what glory really means. 00:17:21.660 --> 00:17:23.680 And how glory is meant to be understood. 00:17:24.720 --> 00:17:26.720 Glory in the Old Testament is the word kavod. 00:17:26.759 --> 00:17:28.259 It's the word weightiness. 00:17:29.059 --> 00:17:31.299 It's the word for importance. 00:17:31.299 --> 00:17:32.319 Or wealth. 00:17:32.519 --> 00:17:33.539 Or worthiness. 00:17:34.180 --> 00:17:35.680 It's the word for gravity. 00:17:35.680 --> 00:17:38.019 It sets this individual. 00:17:38.500 --> 00:17:40.080 Or sets this thing apart. 00:17:40.480 --> 00:17:41.700 As being distinct. 00:17:41.700 --> 00:17:42.600 It's heaviness. 00:17:42.720 --> 00:17:43.319 It's weightiness. 00:17:43.580 --> 00:17:44.500 It's glory. 00:17:45.039 --> 00:17:46.059 It's splendor. 00:17:47.680 --> 00:17:50.600 I like the way Paul Tripp helps to describe this. 00:17:51.059 --> 00:17:53.799 He says glory isn't so much a thing. 00:17:54.500 --> 00:17:56.779 As a description of a thing. 00:17:57.680 --> 00:17:59.799 Glory isn't part of God. 00:17:59.880 --> 00:18:01.299 It's all that God is. 00:18:02.000 --> 00:18:04.039 Every aspect of who God is. 00:18:04.340 --> 00:18:07.519 Every part of what God does is glorious. 00:18:07.519 --> 00:18:11.139 You can't dissect the different attributes of God and say. 00:18:11.420 --> 00:18:13.799 Well that's glorious and that's just love. 00:18:14.139 --> 00:18:16.799 Or that's glorious and that's just holiness. 00:18:17.000 --> 00:18:19.980 Or that's glorious and that's just mercy. 00:18:20.119 --> 00:18:20.259 No. 00:18:20.759 --> 00:18:23.619 The sum total of all that God is. 00:18:24.259 --> 00:18:25.859 Is the glory of God. 00:18:26.019 --> 00:18:27.920 It's the presence of God. 00:18:28.039 --> 00:18:29.519 It's the nature of God. 00:18:29.559 --> 00:18:32.779 It's how we come to understand and experience who God is. 00:18:32.779 --> 00:18:36.319 That the full measure, the totality of who God is. 00:18:36.700 --> 00:18:38.359 Is his glory. 00:18:39.680 --> 00:18:42.059 So maybe a simple definition would be this. 00:18:42.839 --> 00:18:49.779 God's glory is the visible manifestation of his presence, power, and authority. 00:18:50.940 --> 00:18:53.799 You see this is God's self-disclosure. 00:18:54.519 --> 00:18:55.940 This is how God shows up. 00:18:55.940 --> 00:18:59.920 This is how God reveals himself to us so that he can be known. 00:19:00.700 --> 00:19:01.799 Kind of like what the psalmist says. 00:19:01.900 --> 00:19:04.240 The heavens declare the glory of God. 00:19:04.480 --> 00:19:08.660 That's how we come to see and experience a measure of who God is. 00:19:08.799 --> 00:19:14.340 And Jesus, when he showed up on the earth, made us understand and see his glory. 00:19:14.900 --> 00:19:18.440 The glory of God in visible form. 00:19:18.440 --> 00:19:27.519 So we come to appreciate the glory of God in his self-disclosure. 00:19:28.180 --> 00:19:31.799 It's not just his appearance, but the full expression of himself. 00:19:32.539 --> 00:19:33.299 His character. 00:19:33.700 --> 00:19:34.340 His nature. 00:19:34.720 --> 00:19:35.400 His essence. 00:19:35.720 --> 00:19:37.799 The totality of who he is. 00:19:38.960 --> 00:19:41.360 It's not just knowing things about God. 00:19:42.059 --> 00:19:46.680 It's coming to experience and enjoy who God is for ourselves. 00:19:46.680 --> 00:19:50.259 Like some of you, I imagine, are pretty good cooks. 00:19:51.039 --> 00:19:58.759 And it doesn't do any good for us who aren't cooks just to learn or read a cookbook. 00:19:58.900 --> 00:20:00.160 Or to know the ingredients. 00:20:00.279 --> 00:20:02.440 We have to know how to put those ingredients together. 00:20:02.779 --> 00:20:06.039 We have to understand how these combinations work. 00:20:06.279 --> 00:20:12.400 And those who have cooked for a long period of time know there's a certain chemistry about it. 00:20:12.420 --> 00:20:14.560 There's a certain experience you bring to the table. 00:20:14.559 --> 00:20:19.480 The same is true in our expression or our understanding of God. 00:20:19.639 --> 00:20:21.480 Not just knowing about God. 00:20:21.559 --> 00:20:24.639 Not just knowing facts about his character and nature. 00:20:24.720 --> 00:20:27.299 But experiencing him for ourselves. 00:20:29.940 --> 00:20:31.119 And that's the objective. 00:20:31.799 --> 00:20:37.200 The objective is that the glory of God will not just fill our minds. 00:20:37.200 --> 00:20:41.559 But that the glory of God will change us fundamentally as people. 00:20:42.920 --> 00:20:45.400 Paul will say in 2 Corinthians 3, verse 18. 00:20:45.779 --> 00:20:53.860 We all with unveiled face beholding the glory of the Lord are being transformed into the same image. 00:20:54.279 --> 00:20:56.100 From one degree of glory to the other. 00:20:56.519 --> 00:20:59.380 For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. 00:20:59.620 --> 00:21:00.200 That's the goal. 00:21:00.200 --> 00:21:03.059 The goal is to see the glory of God. 00:21:03.600 --> 00:21:06.600 But also to be changed by the glory of God. 00:21:06.700 --> 00:21:10.960 And those who know God best will be changed the most. 00:21:12.180 --> 00:21:12.860 And here we are. 00:21:13.220 --> 00:21:18.220 We get to see this transformation process taking place in Acts chapter 2. 00:21:18.559 --> 00:21:21.400 What does it transform these believers to do? 00:21:21.600 --> 00:21:22.620 Well it gives them courage. 00:21:22.720 --> 00:21:23.600 It gives them boldness. 00:21:23.860 --> 00:21:24.660 And they speak. 00:21:24.980 --> 00:21:25.539 Verse 11. 00:21:25.539 --> 00:21:30.220 We hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God. 00:21:30.859 --> 00:21:31.759 It changed them. 00:21:32.579 --> 00:21:34.299 You might think that it would be enough. 00:21:34.899 --> 00:21:38.940 For these audience of devout men who have gathered here at Pentecost. 00:21:39.079 --> 00:21:40.319 There in Jerusalem. 00:21:40.759 --> 00:21:44.779 For them to see the evidence of the Spirit coming. 00:21:44.960 --> 00:21:49.240 And to hear the witness or the testimony of those who have been there. 00:21:49.519 --> 00:21:50.619 You think that would be enough. 00:21:51.339 --> 00:21:55.319 But notice their reaction in verses 13 and 14. 00:21:55.539 --> 00:21:56.680 Or 12 and 13. 00:21:56.799 --> 00:21:57.119 It says. 00:21:57.759 --> 00:21:59.779 All were amazed and perplexed. 00:21:59.779 --> 00:22:00.619 Saying to one another. 00:22:01.019 --> 00:22:02.519 What does this mean? 00:22:03.659 --> 00:22:05.339 But others mocked and said. 00:22:05.859 --> 00:22:07.319 They are filled with new wine. 00:22:08.440 --> 00:22:10.480 As will be the case throughout the generations. 00:22:11.299 --> 00:22:12.859 There are two reactions. 00:22:12.859 --> 00:22:17.599 Two possible reactions to seeing the glory of God for yourself. 00:22:18.759 --> 00:22:23.019 One cannot be neutral when the glory of God is on display. 00:22:23.019 --> 00:22:26.680 One will either listen and believe. 00:22:27.480 --> 00:22:30.000 Or one will mock and criticize. 00:22:30.240 --> 00:22:31.400 One will disbelieve. 00:22:31.920 --> 00:22:33.139 You cannot remain neutral. 00:22:34.019 --> 00:22:36.319 There is always a decision that will be made. 00:22:37.319 --> 00:22:38.440 And the question is. 00:22:38.599 --> 00:22:39.799 Will you believe? 00:22:40.519 --> 00:22:42.299 When the glory of God is evident. 00:22:42.480 --> 00:22:46.240 When the gospel of salvation has been made clear. 00:22:47.039 --> 00:22:50.380 Will you be one to bow the knee to the glory of God. 00:22:50.380 --> 00:22:53.620 And humble yourself before that message. 00:22:54.000 --> 00:22:55.859 Or will you remain in disbelief? 00:22:56.960 --> 00:22:58.539 God's presence in power. 00:22:59.339 --> 00:23:01.539 Was visible among the people there in Acts chapter 2. 00:23:01.980 --> 00:23:03.259 This indwelling Holy Spirit. 00:23:04.099 --> 00:23:06.420 The glory of God is revealed by his presence. 00:23:07.019 --> 00:23:08.599 We are going to see in verses 14 and 18. 00:23:08.779 --> 00:23:11.819 That the glory of God is also revealed in his word. 00:23:12.380 --> 00:23:13.220 Revealed in his word. 00:23:13.220 --> 00:23:14.920 Notice verse 14. 00:23:16.059 --> 00:23:18.480 But Peter standing with the eleven. 00:23:18.680 --> 00:23:20.319 Lifted up his voice and addressed them. 00:23:21.039 --> 00:23:24.039 Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem. 00:23:24.440 --> 00:23:25.600 Let this be known to you. 00:23:26.140 --> 00:23:27.079 Give ear to my words. 00:23:27.200 --> 00:23:30.200 For these people are not drunk as you suppose. 00:23:30.740 --> 00:23:32.759 Since it's only the third hour of the day. 00:23:34.019 --> 00:23:35.759 Notice that Peter is ready to speak. 00:23:36.539 --> 00:23:37.480 I love this about Peter. 00:23:38.360 --> 00:23:39.180 He's a speaker. 00:23:39.180 --> 00:23:44.799 But Peter also understands the significance of that leadership role. 00:23:45.799 --> 00:23:48.000 He's not speaking without being uninformed. 00:23:49.080 --> 00:23:52.360 He will speak in such a way that it's clear. 00:23:52.640 --> 00:23:54.660 He not only knows what the scripture says. 00:23:55.120 --> 00:23:56.620 But as we're going to find out. 00:23:56.820 --> 00:24:00.820 That he has actually memorized this scripture taken out of Joel. 00:24:01.039 --> 00:24:02.500 And now he's quoting this. 00:24:02.580 --> 00:24:05.840 And applying this to the situation that's right there in front of him. 00:24:05.920 --> 00:24:06.920 He knows the word. 00:24:07.519 --> 00:24:08.660 He's studied the word. 00:24:09.220 --> 00:24:10.540 He's memorized the scripture. 00:24:11.019 --> 00:24:14.360 He's ready to apply that word to this situation. 00:24:15.540 --> 00:24:17.060 Well he's been looking for answers. 00:24:18.100 --> 00:24:19.920 And I imagine in this time of waiting. 00:24:20.279 --> 00:24:25.560 He's been reminded of all the promises that Jesus had given to the apostles. 00:24:25.560 --> 00:24:27.900 That night before his crucifixion. 00:24:28.279 --> 00:24:29.960 How many times he told them. 00:24:30.519 --> 00:24:32.180 The Holy Spirit is coming. 00:24:32.759 --> 00:24:33.400 That spirit. 00:24:33.519 --> 00:24:34.640 He's going to be the helper. 00:24:34.980 --> 00:24:36.259 He's going to be given to you. 00:24:36.259 --> 00:24:38.779 The father's going to give that helper to you. 00:24:39.099 --> 00:24:40.680 He's going to convict the world of sin. 00:24:40.740 --> 00:24:43.759 He's going to inform and help you. 00:24:43.859 --> 00:24:46.420 To remind you of the things that I've told you in the past. 00:24:47.220 --> 00:24:52.640 This Holy Spirit is going to be able to equip you for the work that I've called you to do. 00:24:52.779 --> 00:24:54.960 And so what will the spirit do? 00:24:55.220 --> 00:24:57.299 What will his ministry look like? 00:24:57.839 --> 00:24:58.960 They've been looking for answers. 00:24:59.099 --> 00:25:00.119 And where do they look? 00:25:00.119 --> 00:25:02.599 They look to the word of God of course. 00:25:03.559 --> 00:25:06.959 And Peter is familiar with this passage from Joel. 00:25:07.579 --> 00:25:09.759 He quotes it word for word. 00:25:10.719 --> 00:25:12.259 This rendering that we see. 00:25:12.779 --> 00:25:14.000 Verses 17 and 18. 00:25:14.000 --> 00:25:15.879 In the last days it shall be. 00:25:16.519 --> 00:25:19.299 God declares that I will pour out my spirit on all flesh. 00:25:19.819 --> 00:25:22.000 Your sons and daughters shall prophesy. 00:25:22.159 --> 00:25:23.979 Your young men shall see visions. 00:25:24.139 --> 00:25:25.759 Your old men shall dream dreams. 00:25:25.759 --> 00:25:29.980 Even on my male servants and female servants in those days. 00:25:30.059 --> 00:25:31.440 I will pour out my spirit. 00:25:31.980 --> 00:25:33.900 And they shall prophesy. 00:25:34.900 --> 00:25:37.819 Clearly Peter knew the word. 00:25:38.680 --> 00:25:40.900 His heart was anchored in the scripture. 00:25:41.759 --> 00:25:47.700 He is looking to see and enjoy the glory of God in the word of God. 00:25:48.079 --> 00:25:51.680 And address these people with that same glory. 00:25:52.359 --> 00:25:53.460 The glory of the word. 00:25:53.460 --> 00:25:56.740 He would communicate in the power of the spirit. 00:25:57.700 --> 00:25:59.920 He would be filled with this word of truth. 00:26:00.840 --> 00:26:04.120 Now remember that there in Jerusalem were devout men. 00:26:04.279 --> 00:26:06.980 And they were there to worship God in the temple. 00:26:07.640 --> 00:26:12.680 They're there in response to the law that had told them to show up. 00:26:12.940 --> 00:26:15.299 On three different occasions throughout the year. 00:26:15.680 --> 00:26:18.579 The Pentecost being one of those times. 00:26:18.759 --> 00:26:20.539 50 days after the Passover. 00:26:20.539 --> 00:26:23.480 They're there in honor of the word of God. 00:26:23.639 --> 00:26:27.819 They are there demonstrating their devotion to the word. 00:26:28.119 --> 00:26:30.899 But it's interesting. 00:26:32.039 --> 00:26:35.420 That even though they have all of this going for them. 00:26:36.539 --> 00:26:44.139 There are these men that criticize and mock the work that God is doing. 00:26:44.140 --> 00:26:47.440 And Peter addresses that in verse 15. 00:26:47.600 --> 00:26:47.800 He says, 00:26:48.280 --> 00:26:50.540 These men are not drunk as you suppose. 00:26:50.759 --> 00:26:52.520 Since it's only the third hour of the day. 00:26:53.820 --> 00:26:55.860 In other words, don't be ridiculous. 00:26:56.580 --> 00:26:58.020 It's only 9 o'clock in the morning. 00:26:58.860 --> 00:27:00.920 Don't try to explain this away. 00:27:01.759 --> 00:27:04.940 You know something extraordinary is taking place. 00:27:05.880 --> 00:27:09.860 This passage of Joel is unfolding right before your eyes. 00:27:09.859 --> 00:27:13.479 And that's every age. 00:27:14.179 --> 00:27:16.619 That's the age that Jesus ministered. 00:27:17.359 --> 00:27:18.659 The same kind of thing happened. 00:27:19.259 --> 00:27:20.439 People marveled at his word. 00:27:21.079 --> 00:27:22.439 People understood its authority. 00:27:23.119 --> 00:27:28.839 People recognized how they were astounded at his ability to handle the scriptures. 00:27:29.059 --> 00:27:30.639 And yet, what did they do? 00:27:30.759 --> 00:27:32.639 Well, some would believe. 00:27:33.159 --> 00:27:35.599 But most would reject this word. 00:27:35.719 --> 00:27:36.699 This ministry of Christ. 00:27:36.700 --> 00:27:39.140 And the same is true in Acts chapter 2. 00:27:39.640 --> 00:27:41.779 The same is true in our age today. 00:27:42.960 --> 00:27:50.160 You see, there's a constant attempt by our enemy and by our culture to change public opinion. 00:27:50.500 --> 00:27:55.019 With sinister ideas seeking to call into question the clear work of God. 00:27:56.640 --> 00:27:58.660 The works of God were being proclaimed. 00:27:58.660 --> 00:28:07.160 How could it ever be consistent when they're hearing these messages of the wonderful works of God. 00:28:07.660 --> 00:28:12.300 They're hearing the power of the Spirit coming in a rushing wind in Jerusalem. 00:28:12.720 --> 00:28:16.580 They're seeing the evidence of these tongues by all these Galileans. 00:28:16.860 --> 00:28:19.360 This clear and obvious work of the Spirit. 00:28:20.460 --> 00:28:21.900 And yet, they have critical hearts. 00:28:21.900 --> 00:28:28.820 You see, accusations are meant to turn public opinion in the worst possible way. 00:28:29.340 --> 00:28:30.940 To create unbelief. 00:28:31.380 --> 00:28:34.560 To steer people's hearts away from the glory of God. 00:28:35.720 --> 00:28:38.080 So, Peter appeals to the word. 00:28:39.140 --> 00:28:41.380 Where will anyone get a sense of his presence? 00:28:41.500 --> 00:28:44.640 Well, they'll get a sense of his presence in the scripture. 00:28:44.640 --> 00:28:52.520 And so, you remember what Moses says there on back at the mountain. 00:28:52.700 --> 00:28:55.380 And he says, show us your glory. 00:28:55.640 --> 00:28:56.480 And what does God do? 00:28:57.200 --> 00:29:00.900 Well, in Exodus 34, 35 verses 5 and 6. 00:29:00.980 --> 00:29:01.400 Excuse me. 00:29:01.920 --> 00:29:03.740 Exodus 34, 5 and 6. 00:29:03.780 --> 00:29:04.360 It says this. 00:29:05.080 --> 00:29:06.020 The Lord shows up. 00:29:06.460 --> 00:29:07.600 He descends in the cloud. 00:29:08.020 --> 00:29:09.680 He stands with him there. 00:29:09.840 --> 00:29:11.600 And proclaims the name of the Lord. 00:29:11.599 --> 00:29:14.679 The Lord passed before him and proclaimed. 00:29:15.059 --> 00:29:15.579 The Lord. 00:29:15.740 --> 00:29:16.199 The Lord. 00:29:16.279 --> 00:29:17.599 A God merciful and gracious. 00:29:18.079 --> 00:29:21.819 Slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. 00:29:22.599 --> 00:29:25.359 God shows up in person. 00:29:26.119 --> 00:29:27.279 Sees Moses there. 00:29:27.359 --> 00:29:28.839 But he doesn't stay silent. 00:29:29.179 --> 00:29:31.779 It is accompanied by the word of God. 00:29:33.219 --> 00:29:35.139 God speaks. 00:29:35.899 --> 00:29:36.559 In glory. 00:29:36.779 --> 00:29:37.339 Shines. 00:29:38.000 --> 00:29:38.799 The presence. 00:29:38.799 --> 00:29:39.740 And the power. 00:29:39.899 --> 00:29:40.419 And the nature. 00:29:40.559 --> 00:29:41.519 And the character of God. 00:29:41.799 --> 00:29:42.139 Show up. 00:29:42.179 --> 00:29:43.299 That's the glory of God. 00:29:44.219 --> 00:29:46.659 When God shows his glory to a people today. 00:29:46.899 --> 00:29:47.759 What does he do? 00:29:48.839 --> 00:29:51.679 Well, we see that in 2 Corinthians chapter 4 verse 6. 00:29:52.959 --> 00:29:55.219 For God who said, let light shine out of darkness. 00:29:55.219 --> 00:30:03.599 Has shown in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 00:30:03.599 --> 00:30:04.139 He speaks. 00:30:04.139 --> 00:30:05.740 He speaks. 00:30:05.740 --> 00:30:09.139 And knowledge about God is given. 00:30:09.799 --> 00:30:14.559 So that response to the glory of God can be accepted and believed in. 00:30:15.559 --> 00:30:17.939 God's glory is not theoretical. 00:30:17.940 --> 00:30:19.180 It's not distant. 00:30:19.180 --> 00:30:20.120 It's present. 00:30:20.120 --> 00:30:26.019 And for those of you who want to know and experience the presence of God, what must you do? 00:30:27.120 --> 00:30:28.039 Know the word of God. 00:30:28.039 --> 00:30:34.180 Embrace the glory of God that's revealed to us through his word. 00:30:34.180 --> 00:30:42.560 The word of God that's meant to steer and to direct your hearts to see and to know who God is. 00:30:42.559 --> 00:30:45.079 Not just so that you can have it for yourself. 00:30:45.379 --> 00:30:48.659 But so that you can share that glory with the world around you. 00:30:50.259 --> 00:30:52.919 So God's glory was revealed by his presence. 00:30:53.799 --> 00:30:55.519 And God's glory was revealed in his word. 00:30:56.000 --> 00:30:57.679 And we see in verses 17 and 18. 00:30:58.039 --> 00:31:00.139 His glory is also revealed in his people. 00:31:01.119 --> 00:31:02.940 God's glory revealed in his people. 00:31:03.079 --> 00:31:04.179 And this is unbelievable. 00:31:05.259 --> 00:31:06.159 This is unbelievable. 00:31:06.160 --> 00:31:08.500 Verse 17. 00:31:27.380 --> 00:31:30.400 And that's exactly what's happening in Acts chapter 2. 00:31:30.400 --> 00:31:35.840 The beginning of the fulfillment of this prophecy from Joel. 00:31:36.060 --> 00:31:37.259 Spoken word for word. 00:31:37.700 --> 00:31:39.460 It is beginning to unfold. 00:31:39.660 --> 00:31:41.980 It's signifying these last days. 00:31:42.140 --> 00:31:45.860 It's signifying this mighty work of the presence of God. 00:31:45.940 --> 00:31:49.380 That's beginning to unleash itself in Jerusalem. 00:31:50.660 --> 00:31:55.259 God intends for his glory to fill the earth. 00:31:56.100 --> 00:31:59.380 And he does that incredibly through people. 00:32:00.400 --> 00:32:07.660 God delights in showing his glory through broken people. 00:32:08.700 --> 00:32:13.060 God delights in showing his glory through what Paul will say. 00:32:13.660 --> 00:32:14.759 Jars of clay. 00:32:15.920 --> 00:32:16.759 Clay pots. 00:32:17.620 --> 00:32:18.280 Breakable. 00:32:18.840 --> 00:32:19.380 Fragile. 00:32:20.100 --> 00:32:20.700 Insufficient. 00:32:21.720 --> 00:32:24.800 Nothing attractive about them. 00:32:24.800 --> 00:32:29.780 And yet God delights in showing his glory through those kinds of things. 00:32:30.400 --> 00:32:33.060 And notice the universality of this promise. 00:32:33.440 --> 00:32:35.860 I will pour out my spirit on all flesh. 00:32:36.759 --> 00:32:37.400 Your sons. 00:32:37.540 --> 00:32:37.980 Your daughters. 00:32:38.140 --> 00:32:38.680 Your young men. 00:32:38.759 --> 00:32:39.480 Your old men. 00:32:40.340 --> 00:32:41.660 Male and female servants. 00:32:41.880 --> 00:32:46.440 It's a fulfillment of this prophecy in Joel chapter 2. 00:32:47.300 --> 00:32:49.500 And also what we see in the new covenant. 00:32:50.040 --> 00:32:53.000 In Ezekiel chapter 36 verse 27. 00:32:53.000 --> 00:32:55.920 I will put my spirit within you. 00:32:56.039 --> 00:33:01.839 And I will cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules. 00:33:02.660 --> 00:33:06.799 God promises to make a people for himself. 00:33:07.359 --> 00:33:08.720 To mark them out. 00:33:08.799 --> 00:33:09.960 To make them distinct. 00:33:10.240 --> 00:33:12.960 To draw attention not to them. 00:33:12.960 --> 00:33:15.759 But to draw attention to himself. 00:33:16.480 --> 00:33:19.039 That's why God uses brokenness. 00:33:19.500 --> 00:33:20.900 Because God gets the glory. 00:33:21.480 --> 00:33:26.799 When he uses broken things to show the wonder and the splendor of who he is. 00:33:27.860 --> 00:33:29.960 And he does this for a reason. 00:33:30.539 --> 00:33:34.420 We find in Ezekiel chapter 36 verse 36 and 38. 00:33:34.559 --> 00:33:34.740 It says, 00:33:34.740 --> 00:33:39.720 Then the nations that are left all around you shall know that I am the Lord. 00:33:40.740 --> 00:33:41.900 I am the Lord. 00:33:42.259 --> 00:33:43.240 I have spoken. 00:33:43.799 --> 00:33:44.519 I will do it. 00:33:45.420 --> 00:33:48.400 Then they will know that I am the Lord. 00:33:48.519 --> 00:33:49.539 When God does this. 00:33:50.220 --> 00:33:52.799 When God shows up and puts his spirit among his people. 00:33:53.279 --> 00:33:56.460 The only person that's going to get credit for it is God himself. 00:33:56.880 --> 00:33:58.019 Because God will be glorified. 00:33:59.220 --> 00:34:03.920 God intends to glorify himself by drawing a people to himself. 00:34:03.920 --> 00:34:05.759 Fundamentally changing them. 00:34:06.100 --> 00:34:07.259 Rewriting their tendencies. 00:34:07.840 --> 00:34:09.639 Correcting their ignorance. 00:34:10.079 --> 00:34:11.920 Softening their stubbornness. 00:34:12.840 --> 00:34:15.340 And enlightening their blindness. 00:34:17.280 --> 00:34:20.420 Ultimately leading to transformation. 00:34:21.639 --> 00:34:24.420 2 Corinthians chapter 3 verse 18 says this. 00:34:24.420 --> 00:34:28.220 When we all with unveiled face behold the glory of the Lord. 00:34:28.420 --> 00:34:31.240 Are being transformed into the same image. 00:34:31.400 --> 00:34:33.180 From one degree of glory to another. 00:34:33.179 --> 00:34:36.440 For this comes from the Lord who is the spirit. 00:34:37.019 --> 00:34:41.519 God will fundamentally change a people who believe in him. 00:34:42.319 --> 00:34:45.399 They will share God's presence through their witness. 00:34:46.440 --> 00:34:48.719 They will speak for God. 00:34:49.059 --> 00:34:50.440 They will speak God's word. 00:34:51.279 --> 00:34:54.079 That God's word that had been somewhat distant. 00:34:54.719 --> 00:34:57.940 Somewhat put to the side. 00:34:57.940 --> 00:35:03.619 That now we will have the experience of being able to proclaim the praises of him. 00:35:03.860 --> 00:35:06.720 Who called us out of darkness into his marvelous light. 00:35:06.780 --> 00:35:13.360 That God will inform our hearts and use his word to accomplish his objectives on the earth. 00:35:13.360 --> 00:35:14.360 Peter says. 00:35:14.360 --> 00:35:16.360 Peter says. 00:35:17.200 --> 00:35:18.460 What is happening here. 00:35:19.000 --> 00:35:21.900 What is happening here is God is present. 00:35:22.700 --> 00:35:23.960 His glory is shining. 00:35:24.620 --> 00:35:26.340 His people are being transformed. 00:35:27.340 --> 00:35:28.660 Men and women. 00:35:28.780 --> 00:35:29.460 Young and old. 00:35:29.840 --> 00:35:30.620 Different backgrounds. 00:35:30.780 --> 00:35:31.660 Different experiences. 00:35:31.659 --> 00:35:35.679 are all showcasing the wonder of who God is. 00:35:37.500 --> 00:35:39.279 God's glory revealed in his presence. 00:35:39.579 --> 00:35:41.500 God's glory revealed in his word. 00:35:42.159 --> 00:35:43.799 God's glory revealed in his people. 00:35:43.920 --> 00:35:46.799 And finally God's glory revealed in his son. 00:35:47.599 --> 00:35:48.420 Revealed in his son. 00:35:48.480 --> 00:35:50.359 We see that in verses 19 to 21. 00:35:50.360 --> 00:35:54.300 And I will show wonders in the heavens above. 00:35:54.539 --> 00:35:56.480 And signs on the earth below. 00:35:57.140 --> 00:35:57.960 Blood and fire. 00:35:58.120 --> 00:35:59.019 Vapor and smoke. 00:35:59.480 --> 00:36:00.920 The sun shall be turned to darkness. 00:36:01.059 --> 00:36:01.860 The moon to blood. 00:36:02.120 --> 00:36:03.860 Before the day of the Lord comes. 00:36:04.039 --> 00:36:05.960 The great and magnificent day. 00:36:07.000 --> 00:36:08.280 And it shall come to pass. 00:36:08.360 --> 00:36:11.340 That everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord. 00:36:11.900 --> 00:36:12.680 Shall be saved. 00:36:13.820 --> 00:36:16.340 Peter talks about these wonders in the heavens. 00:36:16.860 --> 00:36:17.900 Signs in the earth. 00:36:17.900 --> 00:36:20.579 I will show wonders. 00:36:21.599 --> 00:36:23.500 God himself will draw attention. 00:36:23.960 --> 00:36:24.780 Through these signs. 00:36:25.079 --> 00:36:26.039 Sun and moon. 00:36:26.920 --> 00:36:28.820 And all these spectacles. 00:36:28.940 --> 00:36:31.240 These signs that are showing up. 00:36:31.519 --> 00:36:32.660 In the heavens. 00:36:32.800 --> 00:36:35.740 To showcase the power of God. 00:36:35.740 --> 00:36:37.660 Through his himself. 00:36:39.220 --> 00:36:39.599 See. 00:36:40.280 --> 00:36:42.220 During Jesus' first coming. 00:36:43.039 --> 00:36:46.119 His glory was revealed in his grace. 00:36:46.119 --> 00:36:48.699 We saw the presence in power. 00:36:48.960 --> 00:36:50.619 Of Christ on display. 00:36:51.079 --> 00:36:52.400 Through his death and resurrection. 00:36:53.179 --> 00:36:54.099 Who came to seek. 00:36:54.519 --> 00:36:55.940 And to save those who were lost. 00:36:57.000 --> 00:36:58.559 Now at his second coming. 00:36:58.859 --> 00:37:00.400 His presence in power. 00:37:00.759 --> 00:37:01.679 Will also be revealed. 00:37:01.940 --> 00:37:02.900 But now they'll be revealed. 00:37:03.000 --> 00:37:05.219 Through his white hot rage. 00:37:05.579 --> 00:37:06.480 On the wicked. 00:37:06.839 --> 00:37:07.779 Who have resisted him. 00:37:09.219 --> 00:37:10.559 The culmination of this. 00:37:10.679 --> 00:37:12.219 And the fulfillment of this. 00:37:12.319 --> 00:37:14.119 Is found in Psalm 2. 00:37:14.119 --> 00:37:15.079 Where it says this. 00:37:15.579 --> 00:37:17.119 Why do the nations rage? 00:37:17.859 --> 00:37:19.219 And the peoples plot in vain. 00:37:19.299 --> 00:37:20.119 The kings of the earth. 00:37:20.460 --> 00:37:21.339 Set themselves. 00:37:21.500 --> 00:37:22.079 And the rulers. 00:37:22.460 --> 00:37:23.619 Take counsel together. 00:37:23.759 --> 00:37:24.460 Against the Lord. 00:37:24.759 --> 00:37:25.779 And against his anointed. 00:37:25.940 --> 00:37:26.219 Saying. 00:37:27.059 --> 00:37:28.579 Let us burst their bonds apart. 00:37:29.079 --> 00:37:31.039 And cast away their cords from us. 00:37:32.039 --> 00:37:32.980 He who sits in the heaven. 00:37:33.099 --> 00:37:33.460 Laughs. 00:37:33.900 --> 00:37:35.559 The Lord holds them in derision. 00:37:36.599 --> 00:37:37.639 Then he will speak to them. 00:37:37.639 --> 00:37:38.179 In his wrath. 00:37:38.279 --> 00:37:39.139 And terrify them. 00:37:39.339 --> 00:37:40.079 In his fury. 00:37:40.219 --> 00:37:40.519 Saying. 00:37:40.519 --> 00:37:41.759 As for me. 00:37:41.920 --> 00:37:43.800 I have set my king on Zion. 00:37:44.019 --> 00:37:44.840 My holy hill. 00:37:45.699 --> 00:37:47.099 I will tell the decree. 00:37:47.800 --> 00:37:48.900 The Lord said to me. 00:37:49.699 --> 00:37:50.860 You are my son. 00:37:51.440 --> 00:37:52.420 Today I have begotten you. 00:37:53.480 --> 00:37:54.199 Ask of me. 00:37:54.259 --> 00:37:55.900 And I will make the nations your heritage. 00:37:56.380 --> 00:37:57.340 The ends of the earth. 00:37:57.400 --> 00:37:57.920 Your possession. 00:37:58.579 --> 00:38:00.420 You shall break them with a rod of iron. 00:38:00.519 --> 00:38:01.579 And dash them in pieces. 00:38:01.800 --> 00:38:02.900 Like a potter's vessel. 00:38:03.039 --> 00:38:03.920 Now therefore. 00:38:04.259 --> 00:38:04.960 O kings. 00:38:05.179 --> 00:38:06.039 Be wise. 00:38:06.980 --> 00:38:07.840 Be warned. 00:38:07.840 --> 00:38:08.920 O rulers of the earth. 00:38:09.860 --> 00:38:10.940 Serve the Lord with fear. 00:38:11.800 --> 00:38:13.120 Rejoice with trembling. 00:38:13.579 --> 00:38:14.400 Kiss the son. 00:38:14.920 --> 00:38:15.740 Lest he be angry. 00:38:16.180 --> 00:38:17.200 And you perish in the way. 00:38:17.640 --> 00:38:19.320 For his wrath is quickly kindled. 00:38:19.460 --> 00:38:21.340 Blessed are all those. 00:38:21.480 --> 00:38:22.880 Who take refuge in him. 00:38:24.680 --> 00:38:25.440 There's a day. 00:38:26.300 --> 00:38:27.440 When God will come. 00:38:27.800 --> 00:38:28.960 Jesus Christ will come. 00:38:29.380 --> 00:38:30.079 In power. 00:38:30.800 --> 00:38:32.039 He will come in great glory. 00:38:32.620 --> 00:38:34.079 And he will come to exact. 00:38:34.960 --> 00:38:36.000 Revenge and vengeance. 00:38:36.000 --> 00:38:37.780 On those who are wicked. 00:38:37.940 --> 00:38:39.539 And those who despise him. 00:38:40.400 --> 00:38:41.639 But there is this. 00:38:42.079 --> 00:38:44.619 This offer of peace. 00:38:44.739 --> 00:38:47.099 There is this offer of rescue. 00:38:47.260 --> 00:38:49.579 An offer of forgiveness that comes. 00:38:50.500 --> 00:38:51.340 Kiss the son. 00:38:51.599 --> 00:38:52.440 So he is not angry. 00:38:53.480 --> 00:38:55.440 Be those who are wise. 00:38:55.619 --> 00:38:56.239 And warned. 00:38:56.599 --> 00:38:58.079 Serve the Lord with gladness. 00:38:59.820 --> 00:39:01.380 Ezekiel puts it this way. 00:39:01.920 --> 00:39:03.340 Then you will know that I am the Lord. 00:39:03.380 --> 00:39:04.280 When this day comes. 00:39:04.280 --> 00:39:06.080 And God. 00:39:06.440 --> 00:39:07.519 His desire for us. 00:39:07.680 --> 00:39:08.760 In these latter days. 00:39:09.180 --> 00:39:10.560 Is to do what we find. 00:39:10.880 --> 00:39:11.600 In verse 21. 00:39:11.840 --> 00:39:13.640 All who call on the name. 00:39:13.800 --> 00:39:14.480 Of the Lord. 00:39:14.800 --> 00:39:15.560 Shall be saved. 00:39:16.980 --> 00:39:18.700 See Christ has patiently waited. 00:39:18.820 --> 00:39:19.420 Through the generations. 00:39:20.680 --> 00:39:22.240 Christ has consistently. 00:39:22.480 --> 00:39:24.180 Offered his salvation. 00:39:24.180 --> 00:39:25.080 To those who will. 00:39:25.500 --> 00:39:27.260 Who will come and embrace his glory. 00:39:27.380 --> 00:39:27.860 We will see. 00:39:28.140 --> 00:39:29.500 The glory of Christ. 00:39:29.620 --> 00:39:31.380 His offer of forgiveness. 00:39:31.380 --> 00:39:32.579 His holiness. 00:39:33.019 --> 00:39:33.980 His zeal. 00:39:34.380 --> 00:39:35.200 His patience. 00:39:35.740 --> 00:39:36.599 His mercy. 00:39:37.660 --> 00:39:38.900 And they come to a place. 00:39:38.900 --> 00:39:40.300 Of recognizing that Jesus. 00:39:40.300 --> 00:39:41.440 Is the only way. 00:39:41.599 --> 00:39:42.280 Of salvation. 00:39:43.160 --> 00:39:44.480 They ask for forgiveness. 00:39:45.559 --> 00:39:45.860 They. 00:39:46.860 --> 00:39:47.500 Recognize. 00:39:47.579 --> 00:39:48.059 They confess. 00:39:48.160 --> 00:39:48.640 That Jesus. 00:39:49.000 --> 00:39:49.640 Is Lord. 00:39:49.740 --> 00:39:50.320 To the glory. 00:39:50.579 --> 00:39:51.519 Of God the Father. 00:39:52.220 --> 00:39:53.420 And they come to enjoy. 00:39:53.519 --> 00:39:54.099 The benefits. 00:39:54.460 --> 00:39:55.260 Of all. 00:39:55.420 --> 00:39:56.119 Who call. 00:39:56.300 --> 00:39:57.440 On the name of the Lord. 00:39:58.160 --> 00:39:59.099 Are saved. 00:39:59.099 --> 00:40:01.139 I wonder this morning. 00:40:01.299 --> 00:40:02.299 If you've done that. 00:40:03.279 --> 00:40:04.400 I wonder this morning. 00:40:04.400 --> 00:40:05.420 If you've come to a place. 00:40:05.920 --> 00:40:06.860 Of recognizing. 00:40:07.579 --> 00:40:08.239 And seeing. 00:40:08.460 --> 00:40:09.319 The glory of God. 00:40:09.380 --> 00:40:09.860 For yourself. 00:40:09.960 --> 00:40:10.599 And not just. 00:40:10.799 --> 00:40:11.420 Knowing it. 00:40:11.659 --> 00:40:12.119 Intellectually. 00:40:13.079 --> 00:40:14.719 But being the kind of person. 00:40:14.920 --> 00:40:15.079 Who. 00:40:15.259 --> 00:40:15.880 Who is. 00:40:16.119 --> 00:40:16.440 Who is. 00:40:16.440 --> 00:40:17.119 Willingly. 00:40:17.519 --> 00:40:17.960 Embraced. 00:40:18.059 --> 00:40:18.880 God's glory. 00:40:19.019 --> 00:40:20.179 And has sought to be transformed. 00:40:20.940 --> 00:40:21.920 From one degree of glory. 00:40:21.980 --> 00:40:22.339 To the other. 00:40:23.239 --> 00:40:24.159 Knowing his truth. 00:40:25.599 --> 00:40:26.039 Enjoying. 00:40:26.099 --> 00:40:26.719 And experiencing. 00:40:27.099 --> 00:40:27.199 And. 00:40:27.199 --> 00:40:28.519 In saturating. 00:40:28.519 --> 00:40:29.219 Your life. 00:40:29.339 --> 00:40:29.699 With the. 00:40:29.779 --> 00:40:30.739 The word of God. 00:40:30.799 --> 00:40:31.460 His truth. 00:40:32.239 --> 00:40:33.419 So that you can be changed. 00:40:35.219 --> 00:40:35.699 Instrumentally. 00:40:36.359 --> 00:40:36.839 Changed. 00:40:37.179 --> 00:40:37.659 Fundamentally. 00:40:38.099 --> 00:40:38.519 Changed. 00:40:38.519 --> 00:40:38.859 As a. 00:40:38.980 --> 00:40:39.559 As an individual. 00:40:39.559 --> 00:40:39.799 Who. 00:40:39.799 --> 00:40:40.419 Who now. 00:40:40.859 --> 00:40:41.279 Sees. 00:40:41.539 --> 00:40:42.099 This glory. 00:40:42.099 --> 00:40:42.539 Of God. 00:40:42.619 --> 00:40:43.079 And seeks. 00:40:43.460 --> 00:40:44.059 To allow others. 00:40:44.159 --> 00:40:44.639 To enjoy. 00:40:45.019 --> 00:40:45.839 That same glory. 00:40:47.659 --> 00:40:48.399 This morning. 00:40:49.259 --> 00:40:50.019 I wonder. 00:40:50.719 --> 00:40:51.159 Perhaps. 00:40:52.079 --> 00:40:52.519 Maybe. 00:40:52.659 --> 00:40:53.000 Some of you. 00:40:53.059 --> 00:40:53.559 Have never come. 00:40:53.619 --> 00:40:54.079 To a place. 00:40:54.399 --> 00:40:55.259 Of receiving. 00:40:55.699 --> 00:40:56.119 Christ. 00:40:56.219 --> 00:40:56.719 As your personal. 00:40:56.839 --> 00:40:57.099 Savior. 00:40:57.939 --> 00:40:58.599 Romans 10. 00:40:58.659 --> 00:40:58.919 11. 00:40:59.059 --> 00:40:59.259 Says. 00:40:59.399 --> 00:40:59.799 Everyone. 00:41:00.119 --> 00:41:00.960 Who believes. 00:41:00.960 --> 00:41:01.539 In him. 00:41:01.539 --> 00:41:02.259 Will not. 00:41:02.460 --> 00:41:03.039 Be put to shame. 00:41:03.819 --> 00:41:04.439 For everyone. 00:41:05.079 --> 00:41:05.599 Who calls. 00:41:05.679 --> 00:41:05.980 On the name. 00:41:06.019 --> 00:41:06.359 Of the Lord. 00:41:06.599 --> 00:41:07.239 Shall be saved. 00:41:08.339 --> 00:41:08.699 Is this. 00:41:08.819 --> 00:41:09.159 Is this. 00:41:09.159 --> 00:41:09.480 The day. 00:41:10.139 --> 00:41:10.679 Is this. 00:41:10.679 --> 00:41:10.960 The day. 00:41:11.059 --> 00:41:11.639 That you will call. 00:41:11.739 --> 00:41:12.039 On the name. 00:41:12.079 --> 00:41:12.419 Of the Lord. 00:41:12.919 --> 00:41:13.399 And enjoy. 00:41:13.480 --> 00:41:14.000 The benefits. 00:41:14.519 --> 00:41:15.519 Of the glory. 00:41:15.519 --> 00:41:16.019 Of God. 00:41:16.079 --> 00:41:16.779 That's shown up. 00:41:17.119 --> 00:41:17.699 In the person. 00:41:17.759 --> 00:41:18.199 Of Christ. 00:41:18.279 --> 00:41:19.219 And reveals himself. 00:41:19.219 --> 00:41:19.819 To us. 00:41:19.980 --> 00:41:20.759 Through the gospel. 00:41:21.399 --> 00:41:22.299 And for those of you. 00:41:22.399 --> 00:41:22.919 Who have. 00:41:23.599 --> 00:41:24.000 Enjoyed. 00:41:24.019 --> 00:41:24.719 And experienced. 00:41:24.919 --> 00:41:25.699 The glory. 00:41:25.699 --> 00:41:26.059 Of God. 00:41:26.119 --> 00:41:26.719 Through the gospel. 00:41:26.719 --> 00:41:27.619 Are you one. 00:41:27.679 --> 00:41:28.639 Who is faithfully. 00:41:29.139 --> 00:41:29.659 Sharing. 00:41:30.199 --> 00:41:31.139 The glory of God. 00:41:31.219 --> 00:41:32.099 Through your witness. 00:41:32.339 --> 00:41:33.359 Like what we see here. 00:41:33.559 --> 00:41:34.399 In Acts chapter 2. 00:41:35.119 --> 00:41:36.079 May God help us. 00:41:36.559 --> 00:41:38.079 To be those who are changed. 00:41:38.659 --> 00:41:39.659 Fundamentally changed. 00:41:40.399 --> 00:41:41.279 And that it results. 00:41:41.500 --> 00:41:41.619 In. 00:41:42.000 --> 00:41:43.319 In us enjoying the benefits. 00:41:43.319 --> 00:41:43.539 Of. 00:41:43.779 --> 00:41:44.759 Of this assembly. 00:41:45.259 --> 00:41:45.419 This. 00:41:45.639 --> 00:41:46.339 This assembly. 00:41:46.339 --> 00:41:47.379 Of nations. 00:41:47.379 --> 00:41:48.079 And tribes. 00:41:48.239 --> 00:41:48.659 And languages. 00:41:48.659 --> 00:41:49.659 Who will at one day. 00:41:49.779 --> 00:41:50.859 Stand before the throne. 00:41:50.860 --> 00:41:52.920 And sing together. 00:41:53.760 --> 00:41:54.599 The glory. 00:41:55.120 --> 00:41:55.640 And the honor. 00:41:56.200 --> 00:41:56.760 And praise. 00:41:57.140 --> 00:41:57.900 Of our great God. 00:41:58.200 --> 00:41:58.680 Let's pray. 00:42:00.260 --> 00:42:00.700 Father. 00:42:00.700 --> 00:42:01.700 Thank you for your work. 00:42:01.780 --> 00:42:02.559 In your son Jesus. 00:42:03.920 --> 00:42:04.800 Thank you for. 00:42:05.340 --> 00:42:06.099 The glory. 00:42:06.200 --> 00:42:07.500 That you made so evident. 00:42:08.240 --> 00:42:08.820 To us. 00:42:09.500 --> 00:42:10.059 The word of. 00:42:10.280 --> 00:42:11.019 The word of God. 00:42:11.099 --> 00:42:11.740 Was made flesh. 00:42:11.800 --> 00:42:12.500 And dwelt among us. 00:42:12.539 --> 00:42:13.460 And we have seen him. 00:42:13.880 --> 00:42:14.539 We've seen. 00:42:14.760 --> 00:42:15.440 Your glory. 00:42:16.140 --> 00:42:16.780 The glory. 00:42:16.780 --> 00:42:17.640 As of the only. 00:42:17.960 --> 00:42:18.640 Son from the father. 00:42:18.840 --> 00:42:19.180 Full. 00:42:19.440 --> 00:42:20.300 Of grace. 00:42:20.660 --> 00:42:21.240 And truth. 00:42:22.280 --> 00:42:22.660 And father. 00:42:22.740 --> 00:42:23.080 I pray. 00:42:23.960 --> 00:42:25.040 For those of us. 00:42:25.100 --> 00:42:25.660 Who have assembled. 00:42:25.820 --> 00:42:26.280 In this room. 00:42:26.340 --> 00:42:26.840 That we would not. 00:42:26.940 --> 00:42:28.160 Just see the glory. 00:42:28.700 --> 00:42:29.340 But that we would. 00:42:29.440 --> 00:42:29.840 Embrace. 00:42:30.100 --> 00:42:30.700 Your glory. 00:42:31.280 --> 00:42:32.440 And seek to be changed. 00:42:32.440 --> 00:42:33.140 From one degree. 00:42:33.140 --> 00:42:33.519 Of glory. 00:42:33.600 --> 00:42:33.980 To the other. 00:42:34.640 --> 00:42:35.620 So that we can be. 00:42:36.060 --> 00:42:36.380 Conduits. 00:42:36.800 --> 00:42:37.540 Of that glory. 00:42:38.140 --> 00:42:38.640 To a broken. 00:42:39.200 --> 00:42:39.480 World. 00:42:40.300 --> 00:42:41.040 In Jesus name. 00:42:41.200 --> 00:42:41.400 Amen. 00:42:42.200 --> 00:42:42.760 God bless you. 00:42:42.900 --> 00:42:43.460 Have a great week. 00:42:46.780 --> 00:43:16.760 God bless you.