Bulletins - Lori Hensen

- - Ezekiel 10:1–8NKJV
- - Ezekiel 10:1NKJV
The Danger of Taking God's Presence for Granted
Primary Scripture: Ezekiel 10:1–8
Supporting Scriptures: Exodus 33:12–18; 1 Samuel 4:1–11; Psalm 51:10–12; Isaiah 6:1–8; John 1:14; John 15:4–5; Hebrews 12:28–29; James 4:8
Central Truth: God's presence is a holy gift, not something we can presume upon. True faithfulness means honoring His holiness, refusing to substitute religious activity for genuine devotion, and continually turning our hearts toward Him.
Heart Question: Have I become so familiar with the things of God that I have stopped treasuring His presence?
Series Statement:
“God is not looking for successful servants; He is looking for faithful servants.”
OPENING PRAYER
Heavenly Father, As we come before Your Word today, we ask You to give us a renewed understanding of Your holiness and glory. Forgive us for the times we have treated Your presence casually. Forgive us when we have become more concerned with religious activity than with knowing You. Open our eyes to see Your greatness. Open our hearts to receive Your correction. Teach us to worship You with reverence, gratitude, and love.
And as we study this difficult passage, help us understand not only the seriousness of Israel's rebellion but also the greatness of Your mercy revealed through Jesus Christ. May Your Word draw us closer to You and make us faithful servants.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
INTRODUCTION
What Happens When We Take Something Precious for Granted?
There is something about human nature that we all need to recognize. We can become so familiar with something precious that we stop appreciating it. Think about the people closest to you.
Perhaps your spouse. Your children. Your parents. Your closest friends. When those relationships are new, we often recognize how precious they are. We make time. We pay attention. We express gratitude. But as the years pass, it is possible to begin assuming that those relationships will always be there. We become busy. We become distracted. We stop expressing appreciation. We assume there will always be another opportunity.
And sometimes it takes a difficult season to remind us how precious those relationships truly are. Something similar can happen spiritually. We can become familiar with the things of God without remaining amazed by God Himself. We become familiar with church. Familiar with worship songs. Familiar with Scripture. Familiar with prayer. Familiar with the language of faith. And slowly, without realizing it, we can begin treating our relationship with God as ordinary.
We still believe in Him. We still participate in religious activities. We still identify ourselves as Christians. But the wonder begins to fade. The reverence begins to fade. The hunger for His presence begins to fade. And perhaps the most dangerous part is that we may not even notice.
Today we come to Ezekiel chapter 10. And the question before us is not simply what happened to Jerusalem thousands of years ago. It is a question for every believer:
Have I become so familiar with the things of God that I have stopped treasuring God Himself?
SETTING THE SCENE
From the Glory of God to the Corruption of His Temple
Before we read chapter 10, let's remember where we have been.
Our journey through Ezekiel began with one of the most magnificent visions in Scripture. In chapter 1, Ezekiel saw the glory of God. He saw the living creatures. He saw the wheels. He saw the radiance. He saw the throne. And above the throne was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. Ezekiel fell facedown. That vision established something foundational for our entire series.
God's glory changes us before God uses us.
Then God called Ezekiel to be His prophet. He called him to speak faithfully, whether people listened or refused. He called him to become a watchman. He called him to demonstrate difficult truths through unusual acts of obedience. And throughout chapters 4–7, God warned Jerusalem of coming judgment.
Then in chapter 8, God brought Ezekiel into a vision of the Temple. And what did Ezekiel see? Idolatry. Hidden sin. Corrupted worship. People turning their backs toward the place associated with God's presence. In chapter 9, we witnessed the seriousness of God's judgment. And we saw Ezekiel fall facedown and intercede for his people.
Now we arrive at chapter 10. The glory Ezekiel saw in chapter 1 is still present. But something heartbreaking begins to happen.
The glory begins to move.
And that movement will continue through chapters 10 and 11.
SCRIPTURE READING
Ezekiel 10:1–8 NASB95
Then I looked, and behold, in the expanse that was over the heads of the cherubim something like a sapphire stone, in appearance resembling a throne, appeared above them. And He spoke to the man clothed in linen and said, “Enter between the whirling wheels under the cherubim and fill your hands with coals of fire from between the cherubim and scatter them over the city.” And he entered in my sight. Now the cherubim were standing on the right side of the temple when the man entered, and the cloud filled the inner court. Then the glory of the Lord went up from the cherub to the threshold of the temple, and the temple was filled with the cloud and the court was filled with the brightness of the glory of the Lord. Moreover, the sound of the wings of the cherubim was heard as far as the outer court, like the voice of God Almighty when He speaks. It came about when He commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, “Take fire from between the whirling wheels, from between the cherubim,” he entered and stood beside a wheel. Then the cherub stretched out his hand from between the cherubim to the fire which was between the cherubim, took some and put it into the hands of the one clothed in linen, who took it and went out. The cherubim appeared to have the form of a man’s hand under their wings.
As we read, pay attention to three things:
The throne above the cherubim.
The burning coals taken from among the cherubim.
The glory of the LORD moving to the threshold of the Temple.
These images remind us that the God of Israel is sovereign, holy, and present—and that His presence must never be treated casually.
I. GOD'S GLORY REMAINS GREATER THAN HUMAN REBELLION
Ezekiel 10:1 NASB95
Then I looked, and behold, in the expanse that was over the heads of the cherubim something like a sapphire stone, in appearance resembling a throne, appeared above them.
Ezekiel looks and sees something familiar.
Above the expanse over the heads of the cherubim, he sees what appears to be a sapphire-like stone, resembling a throne. Does that sound familiar? It should.
Because Ezekiel saw a similar vision in chapter 1.
The throne. The heavenly beings. The overwhelming majesty of God. But now the setting is different.
In chapter 1, Ezekiel saw God's glory while he was among the exiles by the Kebar River.
In chapter 10, he sees God's glory in connection with the Temple in Jerusalem. And that teaches us something important.
God's glory is not dependent upon the faithfulness of human beings.
Israel had rebelled. The Temple had been defiled. The people had turned toward idols. But God had not become less holy. He had not become less sovereign. He had not become less glorious.
PREACH IT
Sometimes we look at the condition of the world and wonder whether God is still in control. We see rebellion. We see injustice. We see confusion. We see people rejecting truth. And we wonder what is happening. But Ezekiel reminds us that human rebellion never removes God from His throne. People may reject His authority. But they cannot destroy it. People may deny His holiness. But they cannot diminish it. People may turn away from His glory. But His glory remains.
God is still God, regardless of whether people acknowledge Him.
Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 6:1
Isaiah tells us that in the year King Uzziah died, he saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted. An earthly king had died. But heaven's King was still reigning. And that same truth appears here in Ezekiel. Jerusalem is approaching disaster. But God's throne remains.
Application
When the world seems unstable, where do we look? Do we focus only on the chaos around us? Or do we lift our eyes toward the throne of God? Faithfulness begins with remembering who God is. He is holy. He is sovereign. He is eternal. And His glory has not diminished.
II. GOD'S HOLINESS CANNOT BE SEPARATED FROM HIS JUDGMENT
Ezekiel 10:2
God speaks to the man dressed in linen.
This is the same figure we encountered in chapter 9. There, he was instructed to mark those who grieved over the sins of Jerusalem. Now he receives another command. He is told to go among the wheels beneath the cherubim, fill his hands with burning coals, and scatter them over the city. This is a solemn image. The burning coals are associated with the heavenly throne scene.
And in this context, they represent judgment upon Jerusalem. We need to recognize the seriousness of what Ezekiel is seeing. The city had been warned. Its leaders had rejected God's Word. Its people had embraced idolatry. Its worship had become corrupted. And now judgment is being portrayed in the vision.
PREACH IT
One of the great mistakes we can make is separating God's love from His holiness.
We want God to be loving. And He is. We want God to be merciful. And He is. We want God to be patient. And He is. But we must also recognize that God is holy. He is righteous. He is just. He does not call evil good. He does not pretend sin is harmless. And His patience must never be mistaken for approval.
Remember what we learned in Ezekiel 7:
God's patience is not permission to continue in rebellion.
Supporting Scripture: Hebrews 12:28–29
Hebrews calls believers to worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, reminding us that our God is a consuming fire. That doesn't mean believers should live in constant terror of God. It means we should never lose our reverence for His holiness.
Illustration: Fire
Fire is a powerful gift. It provides warmth. It gives light. It allows us to prepare food. But fire must be treated with respect. If we begin treating it carelessly, we can experience terrible consequences. God's holiness is infinitely greater than fire, and this illustration cannot capture everything about His nature. But it reminds us of something important:
What is powerful and good should never be treated casually.
Application
Have I become casual about things God calls holy? Have I begun excusing sin? Have I stopped taking repentance seriously? Have I become more concerned with being comfortable than being obedient? These questions are not meant to drive us into despair. They are meant to bring us back to reverence.
III. GOD'S PRESENCE IS NOT SOMETHING WE CAN CONTROL
Ezekiel 10:3–4
Now we come to the central movement of the passage. Ezekiel sees the cherubim standing on the south side of the Temple. The cloud fills the inner court. Then something remarkable happens.
The glory of the LORD rises from above the cherubim and moves to the threshold of the Temple.
The Temple fills with the cloud. The court shines with the radiance of God's glory. Notice that God's glory is still magnificent. Still overwhelming. Still holy. But it is moving. This is the beginning of a movement that will continue through chapters 10 and 11.
The glory has not yet completed its departure. But Ezekiel is witnessing the beginning of that process.
PREACH IT
For generations, the Temple had represented God's covenant presence among His people. It was the center of Israel's worship. But somewhere along the way, the people began treating the Temple itself as a guarantee of security. They assumed that because they possessed the Temple, they could continue living however they pleased. They confused the place associated with God's presence with a right relationship with God. And now Ezekiel sees something that challenges that assumption.
God's presence cannot be controlled by religious buildings, traditions, or activities.
Supporting Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1–11
There was another time in Israel's history when the people treated something holy as though it could guarantee victory. They brought the ark of the covenant into battle against the Philistines. They seemed to believe that possessing the ark would ensure God's help.
But they suffered defeat. The ark was captured. Why? Because the ark was never meant to function as a religious object that people could use to control God. God's people were called to trust and obey Him.
PERSONAL APPLICATION
We need to be careful not to make the same mistake. A church building does not guarantee spiritual life. A Christian family history does not guarantee spiritual life. A ministry position does not guarantee spiritual life. Religious traditions do not guarantee spiritual life. Even knowing Scripture intellectually is not the same as surrendering our hearts to the God who speaks through Scripture. God desires more than outward religion.
He desires genuine relationship and faithful obedience.
IV. WE CAN BECOME MORE ATTACHED TO THE THINGS OF GOD THAN TO GOD HIMSELF
This is where I want us to slow down.
Because I believe this is one of the most important applications of Ezekiel 10.
The Temple was a good thing. God Himself had established worship among His people. The problem wasn't that the Temple existed. The problem was that the people had allowed their religious identity and practices to become disconnected from wholehearted devotion to God. And that can happen to us.
We can love church activities more than communion with Christ. We can love our traditions more than obedience. We can love our ministry responsibilities more than the One we serve. We can love being recognized as faithful more than actually being faithful.
PREACH IT
There is a difference between being busy for God and walking closely with God. There is a difference between knowing about God and knowing God. There is a difference between participating in worship and truly worshiping. And perhaps one of the most dangerous forms of spiritual drift is the kind that happens while we remain religiously active. Because outwardly, everything may still look normal. We still attend. We still serve. We still sing. We still pray publicly.
But inwardly, our hearts may have become distracted, divided, or distant. Illustration: A Marriage Without Conversation Imagine a married couple who continue living in the same house. They pay the bills. They maintain the property. They attend family gatherings. They fulfill their responsibilities. But over time, they stop really talking. They stop sharing their hearts. They stop listening. They stop intentionally spending time together.
From the outside, the marriage may appear functional. But something precious has been neglected. Relationships require more than shared responsibilities. They require love, attention, and communication. And while our relationship with God is not identical to human marriage, Scripture often uses covenant relationship language to describe His people. God does not merely want our religious duties.
He wants our hearts.
Supporting Scripture: Revelation 2:4–5
Jesus speaks to the church in Ephesus. He acknowledges their hard work, perseverance, and discernment. But He also confronts them because they have forsaken their first love. Think about that. They were doing many things correctly. But something essential had been neglected. And Jesus called them to remember, repent, and return.
Application
Are you still serving God but no longer enjoying fellowship with Him?
Are you still attending church but no longer approaching Him with wonder?
Are you still reading Scripture but rarely allowing it to examine your heart?
Are you still praying but mostly going through familiar words?
Perhaps God is inviting you to return to your first love.
V. THE GLORY OF GOD SHOULD PRODUCE REVERENCE, NOT FAMILIARITY WITHOUT WONDER
Ezekiel 10:4–5
As the glory of God moves, the Temple fills with the cloud. The court is filled with the brightness of His glory. And the sound of the cherubim's wings can be heard as far as the outer court. Ezekiel describes the sound as being like the voice of God Almighty when He speaks. Everything about this scene communicates majesty. Power. Holiness. Glory. God is not ordinary. His presence is not ordinary. His holiness is not ordinary.
PREACH IT
One of the things I pray we never lose is our sense of wonder before God. We should never become so familiar with Scripture that we stop being amazed by the God it reveals. We should never become so accustomed to prayer that we forget whose throne we approach. We should never become so comfortable with worship that we forget whom we are worshiping.
We are approaching the Creator of heaven and earth. The One who spoke the universe into existence. The One who knows every star by name. The One who is perfectly holy. And yet, through Jesus Christ, we have been invited to draw near. That should never become ordinary to us.
Supporting Scripture: Exodus 33:18
Moses asked God:
“Show me Your glory.”
Moses had already witnessed extraordinary works of God.
He had seen the plagues in Egypt. He had seen the Red Sea divided.
He had seen God's provision in the wilderness.
But he still longed for more of God. Not merely more blessings.
Not merely more miracles.
More of God Himself.
Application
When was the last time you prayed: “Lord, help me see Your glory”? Not: “Lord, fix this.” Not: “Lord, give me that.” Not: “Lord, change this person.” Those requests can be appropriate. But when was the last time your deepest prayer was simply:
“Lord, I want to know You more”?
VI. THE PRESENCE OF GOD IS MORE PRECIOUS THAN THE GIFTS OF GOD
There is another moment in Exodus 33 that helps us understand today's passage.
After Israel's rebellion with the golden calf, Moses pleaded with God concerning His presence among the people.
Moses understood that God's presence was what distinguished Israel from the nations.
And he said:
“If Your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.”
What a statement. Moses was essentially saying: “Lord, the destination isn't enough without You.” The blessings aren't enough without You. The promises aren't enough without You. The land isn't enough without You.
We need You.
PREACH IT
I wonder how often we become more focused on what God can give us than on God Himself. We want His provision. His protection. His guidance. His blessings. His answers. And those are wonderful gifts. But what if the greatest gift God has ever given us is not something He places in our hands?
What if the greatest gift is His presence with us? Remember our recurring truth:
Whatever captures my heart will eventually shape my life.
If God's gifts capture my heart more than God Himself, my life will eventually become centered on receiving rather than worshiping. But when God Himself becomes my greatest treasure, even His gifts find their proper place.
Application
Ask yourself: If God didn't answer my prayers the way I wanted, would I still worship Him? If life became difficult, would I still trust Him? If obedience became costly, would I still follow Him?
Do I love God primarily because of what He gives me? Or because of who He is?
VII. GOD'S GLORY REMINDS US THAT HE IS STILL WORKING EVEN WHEN JUDGMENT IS NEAR
Ezekiel 10:6–8
In these verses, the man dressed in linen is instructed to take fire from among the wheels. One of the cherubim reaches into the fire and places the coals into his hands. The man receives them and goes out. The vision continues emphasizing God's sovereign direction over what is taking place. This judgment is not random chaos. God remains in control. And even here, we should remember the larger story. Ezekiel's message will not end with destruction.
Later, God will promise restoration. He will promise to gather His people. He will promise to give them a new heart. He will promise to put His Spirit within them. And eventually, Ezekiel will see God's glory return. That future restoration does not erase the seriousness of the judgment happening here. But it reminds us that judgment is not the final word in the book.
PREACH IT
Sometimes God allows us to see the seriousness of what is wrong before He reveals the fullness of what He intends to restore. In Ezekiel, God is exposing the depth of Israel's rebellion. But He will also reveal the greatness of His power to renew. And that should give us hope. Because the same God who exposes sin is the God who offers forgiveness. The same God who confronts idolatry is the God who calls people back to Himself. The same God whose holiness reveals our need is the God who provides salvation through Jesus Christ.
VIII. JESUS CHRIST IS THE FULL REVELATION OF GOD'S GLORY
Now we need to bring this passage to Jesus.
Because when we read about the glory of God in Ezekiel, we are reminded of something extraordinary in the New Testament.
Supporting Scripture: John 1:14
John tells us that the Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. And then John says: “We have seen His glory.” Think about that. Ezekiel saw a vision of God's glory. But in Jesus Christ, God came among us in human flesh. Jesus revealed the Father's character. His holiness. His mercy. His truth. His love. And through His death and resurrection, He opened the way for sinners to be reconciled to God.
PREACH IT
The answer to spiritual distance is not simply trying harder to feel close to God. The answer is Jesus Christ. He is the One who reconciles us to the Father. He is the One who bore our sins. He is the One who rose from the dead. He is the One through whom we receive forgiveness and new life. And through the Holy Spirit, believers are brought into living fellowship with God. This is important because we must not apply Ezekiel 10 as though every dry spiritual season means God has abandoned a Christian.
That is not what this passage teaches. Ezekiel is describing a particular moment of covenant judgment upon Jerusalem and its Temple. For believers in Christ, God's promise is not that we will always feel His presence equally. His promise is that He will not abandon those who belong to Him.
Supporting Scripture: Hebrews 13:5
God promises His people:
“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
So when we preach Ezekiel 10, we should not create fear that God disappears whenever we struggle.
Instead, we should hear the call to reverence, repentance, and wholehearted devotion.
And we should rejoice that through Jesus Christ, God has made a way for us to draw near.
IX. HOW DO WE GUARD AGAINST TAKING GOD'S PRESENCE FOR GRANTED?
Let me give us five practical responses.
1. Cultivate reverence.
Remember who God is. He is not merely someone we ask for help.
He is our holy Creator and Redeemer.
2. Practice repentance.
Don't allow sin to become comfortable.
When God reveals something, confess it and turn toward Him.
3. Prioritize fellowship with Christ.
Spend time with Him not merely to complete a religious obligation but to know Him more deeply.
4. Guard against spiritual routine.
Ask God to renew your wonder.
Let familiar Scriptures speak to your heart again.
5. Treasure God above His gifts.
Be thankful for His blessings.
But remember that the greatest treasure is God Himself.
BRINGING IT HOME
Have I Lost My Sense of Wonder?
I want us to return to the scene in Ezekiel 10.
The glory of God is moving. The Temple is filled with the cloud. The court shines with divine radiance. The sound of the cherubim's wings fills the area. And God is revealing something heartbreaking about the condition of His people.
They had become so accustomed to religious life that they had lost sight of the One their worship was meant to honor. So today I want to ask:
Have I become too familiar with holy things?
Have I allowed worship to become routine? Have I allowed prayer to become mechanical?
Have I allowed service to replace intimacy with God? Have I allowed other things to capture my heart?
Have I become more interested in what God can give me than in knowing Him?
These questions are not meant to condemn us. They are meant to draw us back.
Because God desires our hearts.
FAITHFULNESS CHALLENGE
This week, I want us to take time to examine our relationship with God.
First, ask:
“Lord, have I been taking Your presence for granted?”
Second, examine your priorities.
What receives your greatest attention?
What receives your deepest affection?
What receives your first response when life becomes difficult?
Third, spend intentional time worshiping God for who He is.
Not asking for anything.
Not presenting a list of needs.
Simply praising Him for His holiness, goodness, mercy, faithfulness, and glory.
Fourth, ask God to renew your sense of wonder.
Pray:
“Lord, don't let me become so familiar with Your Word that I stop being amazed by You.”
Finally, take one concrete step of obedience.
If God has revealed an area of compromise, surrender it.
If your prayer life has become neglected, return to it.
If your heart has become distracted, intentionally turn your attention back toward Christ.
Remember:
Faithfulness is not measured by how impressive our religious activity appears.
Faithfulness is revealed through a heart that continues to love, trust, and obey God.
CONCLUSION
Don't Lose the Glory While Keeping the Routine
There is something deeply sobering about Ezekiel chapter 10.
The Temple was still standing. The religious structures were still there. The history was still there.
The traditions were still there. But the glory of God was beginning to move.
And that picture should remind us of something important.
We can preserve the outward appearance of religion while neglecting the relationship that gives our worship meaning.
We can keep the routine while losing our sense of wonder.
We can remain busy while our hearts become distant.
We can know the language of faith while neglecting the God of our faith.
But today, God invites us to examine our hearts. Not merely our schedules. Not merely our activities.
Not merely our outward appearances. Our hearts.
Because the greatest tragedy is not having too little religious activity.
It is failing to treasure the God whom our worship is meant to honor.
ALTAR CALL
Lord, Renew My Heart
Perhaps today you recognize that your relationship with God has become routine.
You still believe. You still attend church. You still serve.
But something has changed. The wonder has faded. The hunger has diminished.
The joy of fellowship with Christ has become less central.
Maybe you've allowed other things to take priority.
Maybe you've been so busy doing things for God that you've neglected simply being with Him.
Today, the invitation is not to manufacture an emotional experience.
It is to return to wholehearted devotion.
To say:
“Lord, I want You more than anything else.”
Perhaps someone else recognizes that they have never truly surrendered their life to Jesus Christ.
You've known about God. You've participated in religious activities.
But you've never placed your trust in Jesus as Savior and Lord.
Today, you can come to Him in repentance and faith.
He died for sinners. He rose again.
And He offers forgiveness and new life to all who trust in Him.
Come to Christ. Not merely to religion. Not merely to church.
Come to the Savior.
GUIDED CLOSING PRAYER
Heavenly Father, We stand in awe of Your glory. You are holy.
You are righteous. You are sovereign. You are worthy of all our worship.
Forgive us for the times we have treated Your presence casually.
Forgive us when we have become more attached to religious activity than to knowing You.
Forgive us for allowing other things to compete for the place that belongs to You alone.
Renew our hearts today. Restore our sense of wonder.
Teach us to treasure You above every blessing.
Give us hearts that long for Your presence.
Give us courage to repent when You reveal sin.
Give us humility to receive Your correction.
And give us faithfulness to obey even when obedience is difficult.
Thank You for Jesus Christ. Thank You that through His death and resurrection, we can be reconciled to You.
Thank You that Your Spirit dwells within those who belong to Christ.
Help us never take that gift for granted.
May our worship be genuine. May our obedience be wholehearted.
May our love for You continue to grow.
And may our lives reveal Your glory to the world around us.
Because:
God is not looking for successful servants; He is looking for faithful servants.
In Jesus' name,
Amen.
BRIDGE TO SERMON 21
Ezekiel 10:9–22 — When the Glory Moves
Today we saw the glory of God begin to move toward the threshold of the Temple.
But the vision is not finished.
In the remaining verses of chapter 10, Ezekiel sees the wheels and cherubim once again.
The same extraordinary heavenly beings he encountered in chapter 1 appear before him.
And then the glory of the LORD moves from the threshold to the eastern gate of the Temple.
The movement is deliberate. The departure is unfolding. And Ezekiel is watching.
Our next sermon will be:
Sermon 21 — “When the Glory Moves”
Ezekiel 10:9–22
Big Idea: God's glory is not confined to a building or controlled by human activity. His holiness demands reverence, and His sovereign presence calls His people to wholehearted faithfulness.
Heart Question:
Am I following God Himself, or am I merely holding on to the places, practices, and traditions where I once encountered Him?
And as we continue toward chapter 11, we will witness the glory moving farther from the Temple.
But we will also begin seeing God's promise that His presence and His people will not be forgotten.
The glory that moves away in judgment will one day return in restoration.
And that reminds us of the great hope running through this entire book:
God is determined to form a holy people who know Him, worship Him alone, and faithfully represent Him in a world that has forgotten Him.

Ezekiel 10:1–8NKJV

Ezekiel 10:1NKJV

The Danger of Taking God's Presence for Granted

What Happens When We Take Something Precious for Granted?

From the Glory of God to the Corruption of His Temple

I. GOD'S GLORY REMAINS GREATER THAN HUMAN REBELLION

II. GOD'S HOLINESS CANNOT BE SEPARATED FROM HIS JUDGMENT

III. GOD'S PRESENCE IS NOT SOMETHING WE CAN CONTROL

IV. WE CAN BECOME MORE ATTACHED TO THE THINGS OF GOD THAN TO GOD HIMSELF

V. THE GLORY OF GOD SHOULD PRODUCE REVERENCE, NOT FAMILIARITY WITHOUT WONDER

VI. THE PRESENCE OF GOD IS MORE PRECIOUS THAN THE GIFTS OF GOD

VII. GOD'S GLORY REMINDS US THAT HE IS STILL WORKING EVEN WHEN JUDGMENT IS NEAR

VIII. JESUS CHRIST IS THE FULL REVELATION OF GOD'S GLORY

IX. HOW DO WE GUARD AGAINST TAKING GOD'S PRESENCE FOR GRANTED?

Don't Lose the Glory While Keeping the Routine