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Glory

God’s glory is a central dimension of worship. It is, indeed, as the Dictionary of Biblical Imagery says, “one of the master images that helps to tell the story of the Bible." “Glory” is the song the ancient Psalmist overheard in the temple (Psalm 29); it is the song the shepherds sang in Bethlehem. The joy of these songs emerges in stark contrast to Ichabod-moments of judgment when God’s glory departs from the people (1 Sam. 4). In Jesus, we have seen God’s glory (John 1:14), we worship the “King of glory” (Psalm 24:10). And through Jesus, we anticipate nothing less than being “partakers in the glory that is to be revealed” (1 Peter 5:1).

Featured Resources

Divine Glory and Worship
essay by John Witvliet for Symposium 2007

The Glory of God and Faithful Worship
presentation by John Witvliet to Symposium 2007

Awesome in Glory
dramatic reading for three voices by Doug Porter

God's Glory: What Life Is All About
sample chapter of a book by Jeff Stam (Faith Alive Resources, 2002)

Review of God's Glory: What Life is All About
book review by Paul Neeley

'Glory': A Word for Generals, Sunrises, and Worship
essay by Nathan Bierma

Reclaiming the Value of Beauty
presentation on the theology of beauty and glory by Laura Smit

Other Resources

. Some scripture passages on God's glory

. Entries for the Hebrew word kabad and the Greek word doxa

Sermons

. Glory and Tents (10.0 MB)
sermon on Matthew 17 by Laura Truax at LaSalle Street Church in Chicago

. Glory Doesn't Shine, It Bleeds (7.1 MB)
sermon on John 17 by Debbie Blue at LaSalle Street Church in Chicago

Weblog

. Awesome in Glory

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