Read Hebrews 1:2-4. What are some of the things that this passage teaches us about Jesus?

In this section, we will focus on the portion that says, “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature” (Hebrews 1:3, ESV).

Read Exodus 24:16-17; Psalm 4:6; Psalm 36:9; and Psalm 89:15. How do these texts help us understand what the glory of God is?

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In the Old Testament, the glory of God refers to His visible presence among His people (Exodus 16:7; Exodus 24:16-17; Leviticus 9:23; Numbers 14:10). This presence is often associated with light or radiance.

Scripture informs us that Jesus is the light who came to this world to reveal the glory of God (Hebrews 1:3; John 1:6-9, John 1:14-18; 2 Corinthians 4:6). Think, for instance, of how Jesus appeared in the transfiguration. “And He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light” (Matthew 17:2, NKJV).

Just as the sun cannot be perceived except by the radiance of its light, God is known through Jesus. From our perspective, the two are one. Because God’s glory is light itself, there is no difference, in actual being and character, between God and Jesus, just as there is no difference between light and its radiance.

Hebrews also says that Jesus is the “exact representation” of the Father’s substance (Hebrews 1:3, NASB). The point of the metaphor is that there is a perfect correspondence in being — or essence — between the Father and the Son. Note that human beings carry God’s image but not His essence (Genesis 1:26). The Son, however, shares the same essence with the Father. No wonder that Jesus said, “He who has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 14:9, NKJV).

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The titles of the thirteen Sabbaths of study this quarter give us two hymns to use as the themes:
Hymn 593 – In Times Like These and 
Hymn 177 – Jesus, Your Blood and Righteousness.

Sunday speaks of the last days in which we live just as we sing in 
Hymn 617 – We Are Living, We Are Dwelling. The lesson then goes on to encourage us of our father’s faith in days gone by: 
Hymn 304 – Faith of Our Fathers. The finale of this day’s study is 
Lo! He Comes – Hymn 211.

We are thankful that we have the Word of God in our Bibles today to encourage us. Thank you God that you have spoken to us through Jesus: 
Hymn 60 – Blessed Jesus, At Thy Word. God spoke through the prophets of old for the people then, and now: 
Hymn 413 – God Has Spoken By His Prophets showing that His Word is pure: 
Hymn 274 – O Word Of God Incarnate.

Hymn 41 – O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright adds to Tuesday’s study time as do 
Hymn 234 – Christ is the Worlds Light and 
Hymn 345 – Christ is the World’s True Light.

Creation is studied on Wednesday: 
Hymn 320 – Lord of Creation and 
Hymn 72 – Creator of the Stars of Night.

Just as Jesus was “installed, or adopted by God as the promised Ruler, the Son of David” so we are in 
Hymn 468 – A Child of the King.

We are bound for The Promised Land! Hallelujah!! – 
Hymn 620 – On Jordan’s Stormy Banks. Come, Lord Jesus, come – very soon.

To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/

Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing, but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.org and in the search bar type a special word in that is in the hymn. I am sure you will be amazed at the help you will be given.

2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

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