Aim: To live as the church in the full light of Christ's glory—so as to extend His realm.
Exegesis: Christ the glory of the church provides our holy boldness in God's gospel. The luminous gospel energizes (v. 1) and beautifies (vv. 2-3) us. Christ the glory of the church provides our holy blessing of God's world, starting with our covenant children (v. 4), extending to the lost peoples (vv. 5-6), and leading to an honored Lord (v. 7).
Key verses: vv. 1-2 ''Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the LORD will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you.''
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Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.