Beholding Bible Truth

Matthew 27 WeightOfGlory (#103.2024.10.20)


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Scott continues the book of Matthew through concepts of promises made to Christ and the deeper meanings behind our spiritual longings and desires. The discussion opens with a look at promises beyond the initial commitment to Christ and raises thought-provoking questions about the sufficiency of heaven without Him. They discuss the significance of God's perspective on humanity, particularly whether we are viewed as a delight or a terror.

The conversation takes a deeper turn into the themes of humility, human interactions, and the transformative power of learning and desire. By reflecting on insights from C.S. Lewis's "The Weight of Glory," the discussion highlights our inherent longing for divine approval and the symbolic nature of biblical promises. The episode emphasizes that while initial obedience may start as mechanical, it can evolve into genuine desire and fulfillment.

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Key Topics Discussed:

  • Promises Made to Christ
  • Heaven’s Sufficiency Without Christ
  • God’s Perspective on Humanity
  • True Humility and Praise
  • Transformation of Obedience to Desire
  • Longing for Eternal Fulfillment
  • Nature of Glory and Divine Approval
  • Participatory Beauty and Human Longing
  • Encountering Puzzling Scriptural Elements
  • Summary and Symbolism of Scriptural Promises


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Beholding Bible TruthBy Scott Keffer