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The religious authorities confronted John the Baptist with the question, “Who are you?”  John answered first by clarifying who he is not: he is not the Messiah, not Elijah returned, and not the Prophet like Moses. His self‑understanding begins with … Continue reading →

Standing on Sinai’s heights, Moses dared to pray, “Show me Your glory.” It was the cry of a heart that wanted more than commandments or miracles—he wanted God Himself. God desired to reveal His goodness, yet He also knew that … Continue reading →

Glory, in Israel’s story, is the radiant nearness of God—His presence so weighty, so alive, that human beings trembled before it as it both dazzled and unsettled. However, in Israel’s darkest moment, Moses pleaded, “Show me your glory” (Exodus 33:18). … Continue reading →

Grace was constantly seen in Jesus’ words, actions, and presence. John saw the fullness, and  he also received from the fullness “grace upon grace.” How should we understand this grace upon grace? Many hear it as “one blessing after another,” … Continue reading →

Before Israel entered the land, the tabernacle was the place where God chose to dwell among His people. When it was completed, the tabernacle was filled with the shekinah glory—the radiant, visible manifestation of God’s presence (Exodus 40:33–35). That same … Continue reading →