Unveiling the Glory of Jesus - Ajay Chakravarthy - September 23, 2018
http://rlcfchurch.org/unveiling-the-glory-of-jesus River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker argues that recognizing Jesus should not depend on physical appearance, as Scripture shows he lacked any distinguishing external features. True recognition comes from hearing his words and discerning the glory within him, which is tested today by our ability to recognize godly people and churches. The message emphasizes that faith, as seen in the blind man and the Centurion, is what truly allows one to see the divine, contrasting with those who are physically present but spiritually blind.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What did Jesus look like according to Scripture?Scripture describes Jesus as having no stately form or majesty to attract people to him, making him look ordinary among his disciples.Isaiah 53:2–3
The hometown people who were offended by JesusThe people of Nazareth who grew up with Jesus took offense at him because they only saw him externally, leading to a lack of miracles due to their unbelief.Matthew 13:54–58
The faith of the blind man BartimaeusUnlike those who saw Jesus physically and rejected him, the blind man Bartimaeus had deep faith and cried out to Jesus to regain his sight.Luke 18:39
The great faith of the centurionThe centurion may have never seen the physical Jesus, yet he demonstrated a great faith that Jesus highly commended.Luke 7:2–3
Coming into the world for sight and blindnessJesus came into the world so that those who do not see may see, while those who think they see become blind.
Paul's unimpressive physical presencePaul was described as having a very unimpressive personal presence and weak speech, yet God used him powerfully despite external flaws.2 Corinthians 10:10
Division and misunderstanding among the peopleWhen divisions and wrong perceptions arose about who Jesus was, Jesus did not feel the need to correct or justify himself to everyone.John 10:19
The veils covering the mind and heartA veil remains over people's faces, minds, and hearts when reading the Old Covenant, but the veil is taken away whenever a person turns to the Lord.2 Corinthians 3:13–15
Treasure in earthen vesselsBelievers have a glorious treasure inside earthen vessels, and as we behold the glory of the Lord with unveiled faces, we are transformed from glory to glory.2 Corinthians 3:7
The outer man decaying while the inner man is renewedThough our outer man faces afflictions, perplexities, and persecution, we carry about the dying of Jesus so that his life may be manifested in our bodies.2 Corinthians 4:16
Not losing heart through trialsWe do not lose heart in our trials because breaking the outer man prevents the inner life of Christ from remaining hidden, allowing the glory of Jesus to be manifested.
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