🔹 Story 1: Moses on Mount Sinai
Main Characters: Moses, God
Story Summary: Moses spent 40 days on Mount Sinai receiving the Law. When he came down, his face shone with God’s glory, and the people were afraid to come near him.
Key Verses: Exodus 33:18–23; 34:29–35
Theme Connection: Moses asked to see God’s glory—and his encounter visibly transformed him.
🔹 Story 2: God’s Glory Filled the Tabernacle
Main Characters: Moses, Aaron, Israelites
Story Summary: When the tabernacle was completed, the cloud of God’s presence descended, and His glory filled the tent so powerfully that Moses could not enter.
Key Verses: Exodus 40:33–38
Theme Connection: God’s glory confirmed His dwelling among His people in a physical, overwhelming display.
🔹 Story 3: Glory Filled Solomon’s Temple
Main Characters: Solomon, priests, Israelites
Story Summary: At the dedication of the temple, fire came down from heaven, and God’s glory filled the temple so strongly the priests could not stand to minister.
Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 5:13–14; 7:1–3
Theme Connection: The glory of God affirmed the sacredness of the temple as His earthly house.
🔹 Story 4: Jesus’ Transfiguration
Main Characters: Jesus, Peter, James, John, Moses, Elijah
Story Summary: Jesus was transfigured before His disciples—His face and clothes radiated glory, and God’s voice declared Him His beloved Son.
Key Verses: Matthew 17:1–8
Theme Connection: Jesus’ divine nature was visibly revealed in a glorious moment on the mountain.
🔹 Story 5: Isaiah’s Vision in the Temple
Main Characters: Isaiah, God, seraphim
Story Summary: Isaiah saw the Lord high and lifted up, surrounded by angelic beings declaring His holiness, and the temple was filled with His glory.
Key Verses: Isaiah 6:1–4
Theme Connection: God’s glory brought deep reverence and a sense of His majesty and holiness.
🔹 Story 6: Shepherds Witness Glory at Jesus’ Birth
Main Characters: Shepherds, angels
Story Summary: While tending flocks, the shepherds saw the sky filled with angels and the glory of the Lord shining around them, announcing the birth of the Savior.
Key Verses: Luke 2:8–14
Theme Connection: God revealed His glory not to rulers, but to humble shepherds—declaring peace and salvation.
🔹 Story 7: Jesus Raised Lazarus to Reveal God’s Glory
Main Characters: Jesus, Mary, Martha, Lazarus
Story Summary: Jesus delayed going to Lazarus, allowing him to die. He then raised him from the dead, stating it was to reveal the glory of God.
Key Verses: John 11:1–44
Theme Connection: God’s glory was displayed in resurrection power—greater than healing.
🔹 Story 8: The Glory of the Lord in the Wilderness
Main Characters: Israelites, Moses, God
Story Summary: As Israel complained in the desert, the glory of the Lord appeared in a cloud to address the people and reaffirm His provision.
Key Verses: Exodus 16:6–10
Theme Connection: Even in complaints and hunger, God’s glory reminded them of His presence.
🔹 Story 9: Stephen Saw God’s Glory Before Death
Main Characters: Stephen, Jewish leaders
Story Summary: As Stephen was being stoned, he saw the heavens opened and the glory of God, with Jesus standing at the right hand of the Father.
Key Verses: Acts 7:55–56
Theme Connection: God’s glory gave Stephen boldness and comfort in the face of death.
🔹 Story 10: The New Jerusalem Filled with God’s Glory
Main Characters: John, God, the Lamb
Story Summary: In his vision, John saw the heavenly city where there is no sun or temple because God’s glory fills it and the Lamb is its light.
Key Verses: Revelation 21:22–23
Theme Connection: God’s glory will dwell eternally with His people, lighting the new creation.
🔹 Key Bible Passages for the Theme
- Exodus 33:18–19
- John 11:40
- Hebrews 1:3
- 2 Chronicles 7:1–3
- Isaiah 6:3
- Psalm 19:1
- Romans 11:36
- Revelation 21:23
- Luke 2:9
- 2 Corinthians 3:18