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God Reveals Himself In All His Works

by Eric Holter on April 20, 2004

“Great are the works of Lord;
They are studied by all who delight in them.”

Psalms 111:2

God’s works reveal God to us. As we seek out, inquire of, investigate, and carefully study God’s works we will come to rejoice in the glory of God. Such study can never be merely academic. Rather, it is like the investigation of an archeologist who is compelled and captivated by solving an ancient mystery. It is like Indiana Jones risking all to lay hold of a golden treasure. Careful inquiry into the works of God is a doorway to beholding the awesome glory and beautiful wonders of God Himself. God’s works exist for this very reason, to make known His power, His righteousness, His grace, His compassion, His holiness, His justice and His truth. As we examine His works we come to discover Him, and O what an overwhelming delight, to discover the living God!

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Describe the Temple… That They May be Ashamed of Their Iniquities

by Eric Holter on December 5, 2003

“As for you son of man, describe the temple to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities, and let them measure the plan. And if they are ashamed of all that they have done, make known to them the design of the house…” Ezekiel 43:10-11a

There are three things that caught my attention in this passage. One, the description of God’s beauty is the effective means of opening the eyes to sin. Two, when we see our sin in contrast to the beauty of Lord there should be a corresponding feeling of shame for our worthless deeds. And three, the fullness of God’s beauty and the details of his plans are withheld and conditioned upon our repentance from iniquity.

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