648. We Have Seen His Glory (John 1:14-15) | Paul Tripp's 5-Minute Bible Study
Jul 22, 2024
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Exploring the human longing for glory and finding fulfillment in God's glory. Delving into Jesus' identity, mission, and eternal plan for humanity through His life and resurrection.
Humans are hardwired for glory, seeking ultimate fulfillment in appreciating God's glory over personal recognition.
Jesus revealed God's glory through his eternal existence, perfect life, sacrificial death, conquering of death, and eternal reign.
Deep dives
Hardwired for Glory and Glory Thieves
Humans are wired to seek glory, desiring things that captivate the heart such as sports games, delicious food, music, or movies. Unlike animals, humans crave glory. Sin can make individuals become "glory thieves," seeking personal recognition over God's glory. The podcast emphasized the importance of recognizing and redirecting one's innate desire for glory towards appreciating God's glory.
Identity and Mission of Jesus
The podcast delved into the identity and mission of Jesus, highlighting his eternal existence as the pre-existent Son of God. By becoming human, Jesus not only revealed God's glory but also lived a perfect life, died for humanity's sins, conquered death, and reigns eternally. The key words 'eternal, word, flesh, dwelt, glory' encapsulate Jesus' essence and purpose, offering a life-changing message for believers.
What glorious thing captures your heart right now?
Today, we’ll open our Bibles to John 1:14-15 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study of the gospel of John. In it, Paul reminds us that we were hardwired for glory and how we find ultimate fulfillment in our longing for glory.