Focusing on the glory of Jesus Christ is vital for every believer because it elevates our understanding of who He truly is—the exalted King, the suffering Servant, the radiant Bridegroom, and the way to heaven. As we meditate on His glory, we are transformed by beholding Him, becoming more like Him. The Apostle Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 3:18:
- “And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”
This document contains carefully categorized scriptures that vividly describe the glory, beauty, majesty, and character of Jesus Christ, as well as the glory of God. These passages are designed for meditation, reflection, and deeper intimacy with Him.
1. Descriptions of Jesus’ Glory in Revelation
Revelation 1:12-16
- “I turned around to see the voice that was speaking to me. And when I turned I saw seven golden lampstands, and among the lampstands was someone like a son of man, dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest. The hair on his head was white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters. In his right hand he held seven stars, and coming out of his mouth was a sharp, double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance.”
Revelation 19:11-16
- “I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice He judges and wages war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on His head are many crowns. He has a name written on Him that no one knows but He Himself. He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is the Word of God. The armies of heaven were following Him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. Coming out of His mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. ‘He will rule them with an iron scepter.’ He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. On His robe and on His thigh He has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.”
Revelation 5:11-13
- “Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. In a loud voice they were saying: ‘Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!’ Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: ‘To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!’”
Revelation 5:6-14
- “Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. He went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who sat on the throne. And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of God’s people. And they sang a new song, saying: ‘You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth.’ Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. In a loud voice they were saying: ‘Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!’ Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: ‘To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!’ The four living creatures said, ‘Amen,’ and the elders fell down and worshiped.”
2. Descriptions of God’s Glory
Ezekiel 1:4-28
- “I looked, and I saw a windstorm coming out of the north—an immense cloud with flashing lightning and surrounded by brilliant light. The center of the fire looked like glowing metal... Above the vault over their heads was what looked like a throne of lapis lazuli, and high above on the throne was a figure like that of a man. I saw that from what appeared to be His waist up He looked like glowing metal, as if full of fire, and that from there down He looked like fire; and brilliant light surrounded Him. Like the appearance of a rainbow in the clouds on a rainy day, so was the radiance around Him. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. When I saw it, I fell facedown, and I heard the voice of one speaking.”
Isaiah 6:1-5
- “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above Him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. And they were calling to one another: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of His glory.’ At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook and the temple was filled with smoke. ‘Woe to me!’ I cried. ‘I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.’”
Exodus 33:18-23
- “Then Moses said, ‘Now show me Your glory.’ And the Lord said, ‘I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. But,’ He said, ‘you cannot see My face, for no one may see Me and live.’”
Habakkuk 3:3-4
- “His glory covered the heavens and His praise filled the earth. His splendor was like the sunrise; rays flashed from His hand, where His power was hidden.”
Revelation 4:1-11
- “After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, ‘Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.’ At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and ruby. A rainbow that shone like an emerald encircled the throne. Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and seated on them were twenty-four elders. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings and peals of thunder. In front of the throne, seven lamps were blazing. These are the seven spirits of God. Also in front of the throne there was what looked like a sea of glass, clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, and they were covered with eyes, in front and in back. The first living creature was like a lion, the second was like an ox, the third had a face like a man, the fourth was like a flying eagle. Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under its wings. Day and night they never stop saying: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.’ Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say: ‘You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.’”
3. Descriptions of Jesus as the Suffering Servant
Isaiah 53:2-5
- “He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him. He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces He was despised, and we held Him in low esteem. Surely He took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered Him punished by God, stricken by Him, and afflicted. 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.”
Philippians 2:6-11
- “Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage; rather, He made Himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
4. Descriptions of Jesus as the Bridegroom
Song of Solomon 5:10-16
- “My beloved is radiant and ruddy, outstanding among ten thousand. His head is purest gold; his hair is wavy and black as a raven. His eyes are like doves by the water streams, washed in milk, mounted like jewels. His cheeks are like beds of spice yielding perfume. His lips are like lilies dripping with myrrh. His arms are rods of gold set with topaz. His body is like polished ivory decorated with lapis lazuli. His legs are pillars of marble set on bases of pure gold. His appearance is like Lebanon, choice as its cedars. His mouth is sweetness itself; he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, this is my friend, daughters of Jerusalem.”
Song of Solomon 2:4
- “Let him lead me to the banquet hall, and let his banner over me be love.”
Song of Solomon 6:3
- “I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine; he browses among the lilies.”
Song of Solomon 7:10
- “I belong to my beloved, and his desire is for me.”
Song of Solomon 4:7
- “You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you.”
Song of Solomon 2:14
- “My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hiding places on the mountainside, show me your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.”
5. Descriptions of Jesus as the Way to Heaven
John 1:51
- “He then added, ‘Very truly I tell you, you will see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.’”
Genesis 28:12 (Foreshadowing Jesus as the Ladder to Heaven)
- “He had a dream in which he saw a stairway resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven, and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it.”
6. Descriptions of Jesus in His Humanity and Divinity
Colossians 1:15-17
- “The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.”
Hebrews 1:3
- “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being, sustaining all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.”
7. How to Use These Scriptures for Meditation
Meditating on the glory and beauty of Jesus Christ through these scriptures can deepen your relationship with Him and allow you to behold His majesty more clearly.
Steps for Meditation
- Choose a Passage: Select one scripture at a time to focus on.
- Write Out the Scripture: As you write out the scripture, underline or highlight a portion that speaks to you. This portion can be used for deeper meditation.
- Pray with the Underlined Portion: Turn the underlined or highlighted portion into a prayer. Ask God to reveal more of Himself through that specific word or phrase.
- Sing with the Scripture: Use the underlined or highlighted portion as inspiration for worship. Sing it aloud as a declaration of God’s glory and beauty.
- Read Aloud and Reflect: Read the passage aloud multiple times, emphasizing different parts. Allow the Holy Spirit to bring new insights as you reflect on its meaning.
- Ask Reflective Questions: Ask yourself questions like:
- What does this passage reveal about Jesus?
- How can I apply this truth in my life?
- What emotions or thoughts arise as I meditate on this scripture?
- Respond in Worship: End your meditation by worshiping God for who He is and thanking Him for revealing Himself to you through His Word.
- Choose a Passage: Select one scripture at a time to focus on.
- Read Slowly and Prayerfully: Allow each word to resonate in your heart.
- Visualize the Scene: Use your imagination to picture the descriptions of Jesus and God’s glory.
- Reflect on His Attributes: Consider what the passage reveals about Jesus’ character—His love, power, humility, or majesty.
- Respond in Prayer and Worship: Allow the meditation to lead you into a time of worship, thanking Jesus for who He is.
Prayer for the Holy Spirit’s Help
- Holy Spirit, I ask for Your help as I meditate on the beauty and glory of Jesus. Open my eyes to behold Him more clearly and transform my heart as I reflect on His majesty. Let these scriptures draw me closer to Him, and may I be changed by the vision of His glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Closing Encouragement
Meditating on these scriptures will deepen your understanding of Jesus’ glory, beauty, and love. Spend time reflecting on each passage, allowing the Holy Spirit to reveal more of Christ’s majesty to you. He is the exalted King, the suffering Servant, the radiant Bridegroom, and the way to heaven.
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13).
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