Here is our first conversation on Fleming Rutledge’s Epiphany, in which we discussed the concept of glory and its connection to the season of Epiphany.
We explored the significance of the liturgical calendar and how it helps the people of God order their time around the person and work of Jesus Christ. The conversation delves into the nature of glory and its relationship to God's being. We also discussed the importance of recognizing Jesus as the full revelation of God's glory and the transformative power of beholding God's glory. We reflected on the gift of faith and the humility required in approaching faith. We also explored the connection between glory and grace, as well as the role of the church in proclaiming the glory of God. In this conversation, we discussed various themes related to the season of Epiphany. We explored the significance of the book 'The Last Temptation of Christ' and its portrayal of Jesus' humanity and divinity. We also touched on the Council of Chalcedon and the challenge of holding the paradox of Jesus' nature. The parable of the sower is discussed as a reflection of the gift of Christ and the different responses to it. The weight and radiance of Jesus' glory are highlighted, along with the silent and transformative gift of God. The conversation concludes with a focus on the church's role in narrating God's work and the disarmingly glorious humanity of Jesus.
Takeaways
The liturgical calendar helps the people of God order their time around the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Jesus is the full revelation of God's glory, and beholding him can transform us.
Faith is a gift, and it should be approached with reverence and humility.
The glory of God is often revealed in ordinary and mundane moments. Epiphany is a season that invites us to hold the paradox of Jesus' divinity and humanity.
The parable of the sower reminds us of the gift of Christ and the different responses to it.
Jesus' glory is both weighty and radiant, and it is given silently and in unexpected ways.
The church's role is to narrate God's work and invite others into the story of Jesus.
Chapters
00:00Introduction and Opening Remarks
04:22The Season of Epiphany and the Liturgical Calendar
09:36Understanding the Glory of God
12:14Exploring the Concept of Glory (Doxa)
13:41The Relationship Between Glory and God's Being (Asaity)
16:19The Glory of God as Manifestation
18:02Jesus as the Full Revelation of God's Glory
19:32The Transformative Power of Beholding God's Glory
20:41Theophany and the Connection to Jewish Liturgical Calendar
23:37The Importance of Recognizing Jesus as the Son of God
25:42The Danger of De-Glorifying Jesus
27:32The Gift of Faith and the Humility of Belief
31:49The Reverence and Humility in Approaching Faith
34:37The Connection Between Glory and Grace
37:04The Glory of God Diminishing Us
40:35The Glory of God and the Work of Transformation
43:48The Relationship Between Glory and Grace
46:09The Gift of Faith and the Sacredness of the Story
50:19The Ordinary and Mundane Nature of God's Glory
51:28The Continuity Between Epiphany and the Cross
51:58The Last Temptation of Christ
53:25The Council of Chalcedon
54:54The Challenge of Holding the Paradox
55:44The Parable of the Sower
57:16The Weight and Radiance of Jesus' Glory
58:14The Silent Gift of God
59:41The Accomplishments of Jesus
01:00:40Breaking Down the Dividing Wall of Hostility
01:01:38The Church Narrating God's Work
01:02:37The Disarmingly Glorious Humanity of Jesus
01:04:13Chapters Three and Four Next Week
01:05:21The Special Emphasis of Epiphany
The Season of Theophany