Unveiled

Genesis 42:8 (NASB)

But Joseph had recognized his brothers, although they did not recognize him.

- Joseph entered Egypt as a 17 year old young man. He probably had no developed beard, but 13 years later, he likely would have had a full beard.

Isaiah 50:6 (NASB)

I gave My back to those who strike Me,
And My cheeks to those who pluck out the beard;
I did not cover My face from humiliation and spitting.

Isaiah 53:5 (NIV)

But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was on him,
and by his wounds we are healed.

Luke 24:13-16 (NASB)

The Road to Emmaus
And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place. 15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself approached and began traveling with them. 16 But their eyes were prevented from recognizing Him.

John 20:15-16 (NASB)

Jesus *said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Supposing Him to be the gardener, she *said to Him, “Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have laid Him, and I will take Him away.” 16 Jesus *said to her, “Mary!” She turned and *said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means, Teacher).

2 Corinthians 3:18 (NASB)

But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.

Luke 8:17 (NASB)

For nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light.

Luke 12:2 (NASB)

But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.

Hebrews 10:19-23 (NASB)

A New and Living Way

Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful;

1 Corinthians 13:12 (NASB)

For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known.

Just a whisper

Genesis 19:1,13 Two angels arrived in Sodom…we are going to destroy this place

Revelation 20:1-3 One angel

Do not be afraid:

Genesis 21:16-18
2 Kings 1:14-16
1 Chronicles 21:29-30
Matthew 1:19-21
Matthew 28:4-6
Luke 1:12-14
Luke 1:29-31

Revelation 9:13-15

The Sixth Trumpet—Army from the East

Then the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, one saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, “Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates.” And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released, so that they would kill a third of mankind.

Let's see here. 2 Angels wiped out Sodom and Gomorrah. 1 Angel puts Lucifer in the Abyss. Everytime someone sees one of these magnificent creatures they are scared to death. 4 angels will wipe out 1/3rd of mankind.

POWERFUL! MAGNIFICENT! AWESOME!

Matthew 26:51-53

And behold, one of those who were with Jesus reached and drew out his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear. Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place; for all those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword. Or do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?

TWELVE LEGIONS - are you kidding?!

What would you feel, if you suddenly saw 12 legions of angels. Just think about it for awhile.

Genesis 6:5-8

Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. The LORD was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart. The LORD said, “I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the land, from man to animals to creeping things and to birds of the sky; for I am sorry that I have made them.” But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD.

Praise God for His mercy, grace, patience and love!!!
 

Luke 23:33-34

The Crucifixion

When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left. But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots, dividing up His garments among themselves.

What was Jesus feeling in the garden? God sent angels to minister to Him.
What was God feeling when His precious son was on the cross, tortured and bearing all the weight of immeasurable filth and sin?

Was God in rage? In anger? They were spitting on His boy. They were hitting Him. They mocked the Son of the Most High. They beat Him nearly to death. They ripped all the skin off of His back. When He was bleeding out, they put a robe on His back and after the blood congealed, they ripped it off. Thorns. Unspeakable. Nails. The Cross.

All of Heaven and Hell were watching. Every angel. All 12 Legions, were up early that day. Armed to the teeth. Power incalculable. Ready.

One word. One nod. One motion. The least indication. Were the swords drawn? Were the swords at the throats of everyone of us?

Tears. Weaping. Anguish. The King of Kings is writhing in pain. Unbearable.

Yet for our sins He was broken.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

Luke 2:1-14

The Birth of Jesus

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.

4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Did you get that - 1 angel came and they were terrified. Just one. How were they feeling when suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared?

Praise God that they did not come back to destroy. It certainly has crossed God's mind before.

Guess what? They're coming back:

Matthew 13:40-42

So just as the tares are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at the end of the age. The Son of Man will send forth His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all stumbling blocks, and those who commit lawlessness, and will throw them into the furnace of fire; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Are you ready?

It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of an angry God - Hebrews 10:31

Revelation 20:11-15

The Dead Are Judged

Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. Earth and sky fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what he had done. Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. If anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.