2 Corinthians 3:7-11 (Part 19) The Glory Under the New Testament

• The greater glory of the New Testament (versus the Old Testament)—vv. 7-9: 1) Both the old covenant and new covenant come from God, but they have two different mediators: a) Moses—old—brought death and faded; b) Christ—new—brings life and greater glory

• The eclipsed glory—vv. 10-11. 1) Old covenant—the glory of God came upon Moses. a) Moses’ glory was external and faded. He covered his face because he wanted their attention to be forward looking (Christ); 2) New—the glory emanates from Christ: a) The practical link—if you want to be transformed, look into the face of Christ

• Moses’ veil—vv. 12-13. 1) He did not want Israel to fix their attention on passing glory; 2) The Old Testament was given in anticipation—forward looking; 3) If one does not respond positively to truth, hardness of heart is the result.

Principle: The Old Testament cannot be read where Christ is not—vv. 14-15.

The Christian life—vv. 16-18

• Initial conversion—v. 16

• Christian liberty after conversion—v. 17

• Transformation—v. 18: 1) Its nature; 2) Its means; 3) Its direction; 4) Its progression; 5) Its producer