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“I consider that the present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”
Romans 8:17.

Symbols and captures to illustrate glory.

Focus on the glory of God and all else becomes less precious.

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“So the glory of Christ’s deity is the springing of it out of that obscurity wherewith it was masked, and a breaking out from under the cloud of his humanity in a glorious luster.”

Stephen Charnock, Works, Vol. 5, 70.

“Glorify me with the glory I had with you before the world was.”
John 17:5.

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Glory of God, Symbols and captures to illustrate glory.

Glory can be seen everywhere, but it takes our hearts to see it.

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First worship.
Simple structure so our needs and preconceptions don’t get in the way of giving praise and glory to God.
Focusing on the language of praise in Scripture.
Having time to pray. To reflect on the Gospel. To express love and praise to God.
Not driven by expectations of worship from the culture.
Driven by grace and the Holy Spirit with us who brings us the inheritance of grace.
Experiencing the sufficiency of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ, as all we will ever need.

Getting Started begins by considering what the glory of God demands of his people.

Philosophy of ministry.

Getting Started begins by considering what the glory of God demands of his people.

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