In this message, Christian explores the connections between the Book of Ezekiel and the Gospel of John, emphasizing the theme of God's glory. He begins by referencing Ezekiel's vision of the glory of the Lord, which he describes as the "likeness of the glory of the Lord." Christian then contrasts this with John's declaration of witnessing the actual glory of Jesus, the Word made flesh. He highlights the spiritual decline during the times of both Ezekiel and John, noting that both were called to minister to God's people amidst brokenness. Christian explains that Ezekiel's vision of the mobile throne symbolizes God's presence even in captivity, while John's Gospel reveals the fulfillment of God's glory in Christ. He draws parallels between the two texts, particularly regarding the throne, living creatures, and the flowing waters that signify life and renewal. The message culminates in the understanding that through Christ's death and resurrection, believers receive eternal life, which flows from them like rivers of living water, enabling them to become fishers of men. Christian concludes with a prayer for the transformative power of God's word in the lives of the listeners.
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.
27 And I saw as the colour of amber, as the appearance of fire round about within it, from the appearance of his loins even upward, and from the appearance of his loins even downward, I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and it had brightness round about. 28 As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness round about. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one that spake.