(John 13:31-32)

[By Ron Halbrook]

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Introduction:

1. Jn. 13:31-32 Judas left Last Supper, Jesus focused on the glory of God

31 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.

32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.

31 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.

32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.

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Introduction:

2. Father & Son glorify each otherGlorify: honor, magnify, praise

Divine acts of each prove deity of the other

Son exalts Father: fulfill plan of redemption on earth

Father exalts Son: give rule in kingdom of heaven

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Introduction:

3. God’s glory in character & action : By creationBy revelationBy ChristBy the gospel of ChristBy ChristiansBy the church of ChristBy heaven

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I. By Creation

A. Ps. 19:1-6 The Heavens Declare God’s Glory

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Psalms 19:1-6

1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

Psalms 19:1-6

1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

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Psalms 19:1-6

4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,

5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.

6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.

Psalms 19:1-6

4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,

5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.

6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.

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Fire-rainbow (circumhorizontal arc): light refracts off hexagonal ice crystals in cirrus clouds like a prism

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I. By Creation

A. Ps. 19:1-6 The Heavens Declare God’s Glory

B. God’s Glory: Wisdom, Power, & Love

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II. By Revelation

A. Ps. 19:7-11 Scripture Declares God’s Glory

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Psalms 19:7-11

7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

Psalms 19:7-11

7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

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Psalms 19:7-11

10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

Psalms 19:7-11

10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

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II. By Revelation A. Ps. 19:7-11 Scripture Declares

God’s Glory B. God’s Glory: Wisdom, Power,

& Love

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III. By Christ

A. Jn. 1:1, 14, 18 Christ as Deity Declares God’s Glory

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John 1:1

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:1

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:14

14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

John 1:14

14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

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John 1:18

18 No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.

John 1:18

18 No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.

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III. By Christ

B. Jn. 13:31-32 Christ Fulfilling God’s Plan Declares God’s Glory

31 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.

32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.

31 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.

32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.

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III. By Christ

B. Jn. 13:31-32 Christ Fulfilling God’s Plan Declares God’s Glory

“All his earthly sufferings will now be seen to be a forth-streaming of Divine love, the fullest revelation of the innermost essence of God” (Pulpit Comm.)

The way of the cross, the way to glory: die, raised, ascend, crowned, rule — all to our salvation & God’s glory!

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III. By Christ

A. Jn. 1:1, 14, 18 Christ as Deity Declares God’s Glory

B. Jn. 13:31-32 Christ Fulfilling God’s Plan Declares God’s Glory

C. God’s Glory: Wisdom, Power, & Love

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IV. By the Gospel of Christ A. 2 Cor. 3:10-11 Glory of the Gospel

Exceeds Law of Moses

2 Cor. 3:10-11

10 For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.

11 For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious.

2 Cor. 3:10-11

10 For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.

11 For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious.

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IV. By the Gospel of Christ B. 2 Cor. 3:18 The Gospel Shines

God’s Glory into Our Lives

2 Cor. 3:18

18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

2 Cor. 3:18

18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

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C. 2 Cor. 4:3-4 Satan Blocks This Light of God’s Glory

2 Cor. 4:3-4

3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:

4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

2 Cor. 4:3-4

3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:

4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

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IV. By the Gospel of Christ

A. 2 Cor. 3:10-11 Glory of the Gospel Exceeds Law of Moses

B. 2 Cor. 3:18 The Gospel Shines God’s Glory into Our Lives

C. 2 Cor. 4:3-4 Satan Blocks This Light of God’s Glory

D. God’s Glory: Wisdom, Power, & Love

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V. By the Christian

A. Jn. 13:31-38 When We Follow Christ

Vv. 31-32 The way of the cross: Christ glorified God by self-denial to fulfill His plan for our salvation, then Christ was glorified

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Vv. 31-32 The way of the cross: Christ glorified God by self-denial to fulfill His plan for our salvation, then Christ was glorified

31 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.

32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.

31 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.

32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.

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V. By the Christian

A. Jn. 13:31-38 When We Follow Christ

Vv. 33-38 The disciples not know the way of the cross: self-sacrifice to serve others

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Vv. 33-38 The disciples not know the way of the cross: self-sacrifice to serve others

33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.

34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.

34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

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36 Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.

37 Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.

38 Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.

36 Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.

37 Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.

38 Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.

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V. By the Christian

A. Jn. 13:31-38 When We Follow Christ

Disciples blinded by false hope of earthly kingdom: earthly riches, power, & glory

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V. By the Christian

A. Jn. 13:31-38 When We Follow Christ

Follow Christ: self-denial, repent

Follow Christ: self-sacrifice, love & serve others

Follow Christ: finish our work

Follow Christ: final glory

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V. By the Christian B. 2 Cor. 3:18 Grow in Christ,

Reflect God’s Glory More & More

2 Cor. 3:18

18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

2 Cor. 3:18

18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

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V. By the Christian

A. Jn. 13:31-38 When We Follow Christ

B. 2 Cor. 3:18 Grow in Christ, Reflect God’s Glory More & More

C. God’s Glory: Wisdom, Power, & Love

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VI. By the Church of Christ

A. Eph. 3:10, 20-21 God Glorified in Heaven & Earth by His Plan

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Eph. 3:10

10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God

Eph. 3:10

10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God

Eph. 3:20-21

20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

Eph. 3:20-21

20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

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VI. By the Church of Christ

B. Eph. 5:25-27 Saved by Christ in His Church

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Eph. 5:25-27

25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

Eph. 5:25-27

25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

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VI. By the Church of Christ

C. Rom. 15:5-9 Jew & Gentile United in Christ, Worship to God’s Glory

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Romans 15:5-9

5 Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:

6 That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

7 Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.

Romans 15:5-9

5 Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:

6 That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

7 Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.

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Romans 15:5-9

8 Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:

9 And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.

Romans 15:5-9

8 Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:

9 And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.

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VI. By the Church of Christ A. Eph. 3:10, 20-21 God Glorified

in Heaven & Earth by His Plan B. Eph. 5:25-27 Saved by Christ

in His Church C. Rom. 15:5-9 Jew & Gentile United

in Christ, Worship to God’s Glory D. God’s Glory: Wisdom, Power, & Love

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VII. By Heaven

A. Rev. 5:11-13 Filled with Praise to the Glory of God

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Rev. 5:11-13

11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;

12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

Rev. 5:11-13

11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;

12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

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Rev. 5:11-13

13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

Rev. 5:11-13

13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

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VII. By Heaven

B. Rev. 21:23-24 God’s Glory Its Light

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Rev. 21:23-24

23 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.

24 And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.

Rev. 21:23-24

23 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.

24 And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.

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VII. By Heaven

A. Rev. 5:11-13 Filled with Praise to the Glory of God

B. Rev. 21:23-24 God’s Glory Its Light

C. God’s Glory: Wisdom, Power, & Love

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Invitation:

1. Jn. 13:31-32 Judas left Last Supper, Jesus focused on the glory of God

31 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.

32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.

31 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.

32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.

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Invitation:

2. God’s glory in character & action : By creationBy revelationBy ChristBy the gospel of ChristBy ChristiansBy the church of ChristBy heaven

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Invitation:

3. Enter the way of the cross, follow Christ to God’s glory:

Acts 2:38 If never entered, “Repent, and be baptized…”

Acts 8:22 If returned to sinful life, “Repent…and pray”