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Jesus in Cosmic Terms

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Bruce Hempel explores the divine and cosmic nature of Jesus, urging listeners to move beyond a purely human perspective of Christ. He emphasizes the importance of spiritual perception, humility, and reverence, drawing from biblical accounts of Jesus’ transfiguration, post-resurrection appearances, and future judgment. The sermon challenges believers to live with eternal perspective, honoring God and others.

  • [00:00:00] Introduces the theme of seeing Jesus in “cosmic terms” beyond His humanity, as the divine Son of God.
  • [00:01:01] References Matthew 8, highlighting Jesus’ miracles and contrasting reactions (faith vs. rejection).
  • [00:02:11] Quotes Jesus: “Blessed are your eyes for you see” (Matthew 13:16), urging spiritual discernment.
  • [00:03:15] Reads Luke 9:28-36 (Transfiguration), noting Peter’s awe and God’s command: “Listen to Him.”
  • [00:07:06] Discusses the fear of God as “clean” (Psalm 19:9) and contrasts modern irreverence with biblical reverence.
  • [00:09:34] Shares a personal story about humility from studying math, illustrating human limitations.
  • [00:12:57] Reads Revelation 1:9-20, describing John’s vision of Christ’s glory, which caused him to fall “as though dead.”
  • [00:16:46] Summarizes Revelation 5:1-14, where Jesus alone is worthy to open the sealed scroll (Lamb’s Book of Life).
  • [00:19:40] Notes Revelation 22:8-9, where John mistakenly worships an angel, corrected: “Worship God only.”
  • [00:22:28] Warns against idolizing temporal things (e.g., possessions, reputation) and urges eternal perspective.
  • [00:26:44] Reads 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, stressing the future judgment seat of Christ for believers (review of works).
  • [00:30:59] Quotes 2 Corinthians 5:16: “We regard no one according to the flesh,” including Christ.
    • Scripture References
    • Matthew 8
    • Matthew 13:16
    • Luke 9:28-36
    • Psalm 19:9
    • Revelation 1:9-20
    • Revelation 5:1-14
    • Revelation 22:8-9
    • 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 16

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