18And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
Here is how I understand it: Moses was given the law that, if followed perfectly, would make them holy, but no one was ever going to be able to do that because we are all sinners and it’s impossible for us to make ourselves holy before God. Thus, if you are counting on only the law to make you right before God, it never will and you’ll die. But Christ came to fulfill the law for us, because we never could. So depending on the law to make yourself holy will only lead to death, but depending on Jesus will lead to eternal life because he fulfilled the law on our behalf and we are made holy because of him.
Amen, and further clarification is that it doesn’t mean that the law is bad, in fact, Jesus Himself said that He did not come to change the law but to complete it. The Law alone is simply not enough. His grace is enough:)
I love the verse, “since we have such hope (about the glory of the Lord that is coming) we are very bold.” I don’t think of myself as a very bold person, and it’s affirming to know that 1) i can be bold because of what God has done for me 2) i am bold just by trying to live my life in complete surrender to and trust in God
18And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
May the glory of the gospel shine forth from us much more brightly than the shining face of Moses. For we have the Spirit indwelling in us, and a glory that is permanent and eternal.
2 Corinthians 3 is full of some really good stuff! I think 2 Corinthians 3:3 is my new favorite verse, I just love that we are living letters written by Christ and mailed out to the world! Beautiful.
What I thought was cool about this passage is that we as Christians are the letters of the spirit! We are the the new letters to the world about who Jesus is! In my personal notes I asked the question, is your letter being written well, or poorly? How is the letter of our life showcasing what Jesus has done for us?
Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom! Oh how I long for freedom in my life. Freedom from anxiety and continual worry, from daily exhaustion and a lack of joy. I may desire freedom so greatly, but I must welcome the spirit of the Lord within me.
18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
This verse sticks out to me tonight. I am in the process of thinking through big topics in society, work, and relationships; I am trying to aim my contemplation and actions for the kingdom. Some of these things are very difficult to think through alone, thankfully I am surrounded by such knowledgable people in my church. But this verse gives me encouragement that these contemplations are for the kingdom. The struggle shows the kingdom and God’s presence in all these things is so real. The spirit will drive me to answers and action. Whether it’s through a whisper or a conversation with a friend.
So I’ve read and heard the story of Saul several times, but what stood out to me today was just how early in his reign he finds out God is looking for a new king. I somehow looked over or missed the fact that he had only been king for 2 years when God says it’s time to find someone else.
We are so blessed that our Spiritual gifts are irrevocable because they’re to be utilized to help others and glorify God. Oh but there will be consequences later for sinning, once again, we’re blessed because we can confess our sins and repent.
Paul warned that there was danger in only preaching the word literally but not life-givingly. Even in the most demanding declarations of correction or judgement, there should be a constant presence of l o v e. Anger, impatience & irritation are not of the life-giving Spirit. There is glory in the ministering of the Spirit – which is LIFE and FREEDOM!
|2 Cor 3|
2 Cor is speaking to me this morning! What power, what freedom! The Spirit demands boldness. Amen!
8 will not the ministry of the Spirit have even more glory? 9 For if there was glory in the ministry of condemnation, the ministry of righteousness must far exceed it in glory. 10 Indeed, in this case, what once had glory has come to have no glory at all, because of the glory that surpasses it. 11 For if what was being brought to an end came with glory, much more will what is permanent have glory.
9 If the ministry that brought condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry that brings righteousness!
17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
Have I misunderstood something? At the beginning of the reading it says that Saul was anxiously awaiting Samuel to come and off the sacrifice. Because he didn’t want to wait any longer, he did it himself. Just then Samuel came and told him of his punishment – that God would give his kingdom to another (David). Then in the second chapter it says that Saul made an altar when all the guys were hungry and they were eating the raw meat. But then it says that it was the first time Saul had done this. Can somebody help me out with that? It seems significant to me because Saul did the same thing twice in a row!
From the Matthew Henry Commentary:
1 Samuel 13:8-13
Here is, I. Saul’s offence in offering sacrifice before Samuel came. Samuel, when he anointed him, had ordered him to tarry for him seven days in Gilgal, promising that, at the end of those days, he would be sure to come to him, and both offer sacrifices for him and direct him what he should do. ….
…..; for it is plain that Saul himself understood it as obliging him from God now to stay till Samuel came, else he would not have made so many excuses as he did for not staying, 1 Samuel 13:11. This order Saul broke. He staid till the seventh day, yet had not patience to wait till the end of the seventh day. Perhaps he began to reproach Samuel as false to his word, careless of his country, and disrespectful of his prince, and thought it more fit that Samuel should wait for him than he for Samuel. However, 1. He presumed to offer sacrifice without Samuel, and nothing appears to the contrary but that he did it himself, though he was neither priest nor prophet, as if, because he was a king, he might do any thing, a piece of presumption which king Uzziah paid dearly for, 2 Chronicles 26:16-23, etc. …Foolish man! to think that God would be well pleased with sacrifices offered in direct opposition both to his general and particular command.
2.) That when Samuel came he rather seemed to boast of what he had done than to repent of it; for he went forth to salute him, as his brother-sacrificer, and seemed pleased with the opportunity he had of letting Samuel know that he needed him not, but could do well enough without him. He went out to bless him, so the word is, as if he now thought himself a complete priest, empowered to bless as well as sacrifice, whereas he should have gone out to be blessed by him. (3.) That he charged Samuel with breach of promise: Thou camest not within the days appointed (1 Samuel 13:11), and therefore if any thing was amiss Samuel must bear the blame, who was God’s minister; whereas he did come according to his word, before the seven days had expired. …Foolish man! to think that God would be well pleased with sacrifices offered in direct opposition both to his general and particular command.
II. The sentence passed upon Saul for this offence. Samuel found him standing by his burnt-offering, but, instead of an answer of peace, was sent to him with heavy tidings, and let him know that the sacrifice of the wicked is abomination to the Lord, much more when he brings it, as Saul did, with a wicked mind. 1. He shows him the aggravations of his crime, and says to this king, Thou art wicked, which it is not for any but a prophet of the Lord to say, Job 34:18. He charges him with being an enemy to himself and his interest–Thou hast done foolishly, and a rebel to God and his government–“Thou hast not kept the commandment of the Lord thy God, that commandment wherewith he intended to try thy obedience.” Note, Those that disobey the commandments of God do foolishly for themselves.
1 Samuel 14: 31-35 (The second alter)
Ref. the second alter : III. On this occasion Saul built an altar (1 Samuel 14:35), that he might offer sacrifice, either by way of acknowledgment of the victory they had obtained or by the way of atonement for the sin they had been guilty of. The same was the first altar that he built, and perhaps the rolling of the great stone to kill the beasts on reminded him of converting it into an altar, else he would not have thought of it. Saul was turning aside from God, and yet now he began to build altars, being most zealous (as many are) for the form of godliness when he was denying the power of it. See Hosea 8:14, Israel has forgotten his Maker, and buildeth temples. Some read it, He began to build that altar; he laid the first stone, but was so hasty to pursue his victory that he could not stay to finish it.
Seek, listen and obey Gods Word
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Where spirit of the Lord is there is freedom
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18And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
17Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
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5Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God,
Such a good reminder!
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Where it says the written law kills and it lead to death, how? What am I missing??
Here is how I understand it: Moses was given the law that, if followed perfectly, would make them holy, but no one was ever going to be able to do that because we are all sinners and it’s impossible for us to make ourselves holy before God. Thus, if you are counting on only the law to make you right before God, it never will and you’ll die. But Christ came to fulfill the law for us, because we never could. So depending on the law to make yourself holy will only lead to death, but depending on Jesus will lead to eternal life because he fulfilled the law on our behalf and we are made holy because of him.
Amen, and further clarification is that it doesn’t mean that the law is bad, in fact, Jesus Himself said that He did not come to change the law but to complete it. The Law alone is simply not enough. His grace is enough:)
I love the verse, “since we have such hope (about the glory of the Lord that is coming) we are very bold.” I don’t think of myself as a very bold person, and it’s affirming to know that 1) i can be bold because of what God has done for me 2) i am bold just by trying to live my life in complete surrender to and trust in God
our Lord gives us freedom !! -ellie
18And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
May the glory of the gospel shine forth from us much more brightly than the shining face of Moses. For we have the Spirit indwelling in us, and a glory that is permanent and eternal.
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.“
Love this ❤️
2 Corinthians 3 is full of some really good stuff! I think 2 Corinthians 3:3 is my new favorite verse, I just love that we are living letters written by Christ and mailed out to the world! Beautiful.
What I thought was cool about this passage is that we as Christians are the letters of the spirit! We are the the new letters to the world about who Jesus is! In my personal notes I asked the question, is your letter being written well, or poorly? How is the letter of our life showcasing what Jesus has done for us?
Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom! Oh how I long for freedom in my life. Freedom from anxiety and continual worry, from daily exhaustion and a lack of joy. I may desire freedom so greatly, but I must welcome the spirit of the Lord within me.
6He has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter, but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit produces life.
we are to minister the spirit of the law, not the letter… interesting. I know I’ve read it, but this seemed new this morning
18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
This verse sticks out to me tonight. I am in the process of thinking through big topics in society, work, and relationships; I am trying to aim my contemplation and actions for the kingdom. Some of these things are very difficult to think through alone, thankfully I am surrounded by such knowledgable people in my church. But this verse gives me encouragement that these contemplations are for the kingdom. The struggle shows the kingdom and God’s presence in all these things is so real. The spirit will drive me to answers and action. Whether it’s through a whisper or a conversation with a friend.
So I’ve read and heard the story of Saul several times, but what stood out to me today was just how early in his reign he finds out God is looking for a new king. I somehow looked over or missed the fact that he had only been king for 2 years when God says it’s time to find someone else.
Pam,
We are so blessed that our Spiritual gifts are irrevocable because they’re to be utilized to help others and glorify God. Oh but there will be consequences later for sinning, once again, we’re blessed because we can confess our sins and repent.
Paul warned that there was danger in only preaching the word literally but not life-givingly. Even in the most demanding declarations of correction or judgement, there should be a constant presence of l o v e. Anger, impatience & irritation are not of the life-giving Spirit. There is glory in the ministering of the Spirit – which is LIFE and FREEDOM!
|2 Cor 3|
2 Cor is speaking to me this morning! What power, what freedom! The Spirit demands boldness. Amen!
8 will not the ministry of the Spirit have even more glory? 9 For if there was glory in the ministry of condemnation, the ministry of righteousness must far exceed it in glory. 10 Indeed, in this case, what once had glory has come to have no glory at all, because of the glory that surpasses it. 11 For if what was being brought to an end came with glory, much more will what is permanent have glory.
12 Since we have such a hope, we are very bold,
9 If the ministry that brought condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry that brings righteousness!
17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
1 Samuel 14: 6 …Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.”
Amen to that! He only wants faithful followers. He is not concerned by numbers.
Have I misunderstood something? At the beginning of the reading it says that Saul was anxiously awaiting Samuel to come and off the sacrifice. Because he didn’t want to wait any longer, he did it himself. Just then Samuel came and told him of his punishment – that God would give his kingdom to another (David). Then in the second chapter it says that Saul made an altar when all the guys were hungry and they were eating the raw meat. But then it says that it was the first time Saul had done this. Can somebody help me out with that? It seems significant to me because Saul did the same thing twice in a row!
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From the Matthew Henry Commentary:
1 Samuel 13:8-13
Here is, I. Saul’s offence in offering sacrifice before Samuel came. Samuel, when he anointed him, had ordered him to tarry for him seven days in Gilgal, promising that, at the end of those days, he would be sure to come to him, and both offer sacrifices for him and direct him what he should do. ….
…..; for it is plain that Saul himself understood it as obliging him from God now to stay till Samuel came, else he would not have made so many excuses as he did for not staying, 1 Samuel 13:11. This order Saul broke. He staid till the seventh day, yet had not patience to wait till the end of the seventh day. Perhaps he began to reproach Samuel as false to his word, careless of his country, and disrespectful of his prince, and thought it more fit that Samuel should wait for him than he for Samuel. However, 1. He presumed to offer sacrifice without Samuel, and nothing appears to the contrary but that he did it himself, though he was neither priest nor prophet, as if, because he was a king, he might do any thing, a piece of presumption which king Uzziah paid dearly for, 2 Chronicles 26:16-23, etc. …Foolish man! to think that God would be well pleased with sacrifices offered in direct opposition both to his general and particular command.
2.) That when Samuel came he rather seemed to boast of what he had done than to repent of it; for he went forth to salute him, as his brother-sacrificer, and seemed pleased with the opportunity he had of letting Samuel know that he needed him not, but could do well enough without him. He went out to bless him, so the word is, as if he now thought himself a complete priest, empowered to bless as well as sacrifice, whereas he should have gone out to be blessed by him. (3.) That he charged Samuel with breach of promise: Thou camest not within the days appointed (1 Samuel 13:11), and therefore if any thing was amiss Samuel must bear the blame, who was God’s minister; whereas he did come according to his word, before the seven days had expired. …Foolish man! to think that God would be well pleased with sacrifices offered in direct opposition both to his general and particular command.
II. The sentence passed upon Saul for this offence. Samuel found him standing by his burnt-offering, but, instead of an answer of peace, was sent to him with heavy tidings, and let him know that the sacrifice of the wicked is abomination to the Lord, much more when he brings it, as Saul did, with a wicked mind. 1. He shows him the aggravations of his crime, and says to this king, Thou art wicked, which it is not for any but a prophet of the Lord to say, Job 34:18. He charges him with being an enemy to himself and his interest–Thou hast done foolishly, and a rebel to God and his government–“Thou hast not kept the commandment of the Lord thy God, that commandment wherewith he intended to try thy obedience.” Note, Those that disobey the commandments of God do foolishly for themselves.
1 Samuel 14: 31-35 (The second alter)
Ref. the second alter : III. On this occasion Saul built an altar (1 Samuel 14:35), that he might offer sacrifice, either by way of acknowledgment of the victory they had obtained or by the way of atonement for the sin they had been guilty of. The same was the first altar that he built, and perhaps the rolling of the great stone to kill the beasts on reminded him of converting it into an altar, else he would not have thought of it. Saul was turning aside from God, and yet now he began to build altars, being most zealous (as many are) for the form of godliness when he was denying the power of it. See Hosea 8:14, Israel has forgotten his Maker, and buildeth temples. Some read it, He began to build that altar; he laid the first stone, but was so hasty to pursue his victory that he could not stay to finish it.
Thank you for this.
Saul does offer 2 sacrifices, but the difference was he built the altar for the second one.
Thanks, girls :)
We love him, we cherish him, we need him…simple as that. :)