Lesson 4838

 (Lesson 4838) (04-28-25) 2nd Corinthians 3:12-18 

   “Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: And not as Moses, which put a veil over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ. But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart. Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away. Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” 

   In today’s quote, Paul contrasted the old covenant, represented by Moses, with the new covenant established through Christ. He explained that under the old covenant, Moses veiled his face to prevent the Israelites from seeing the fading glory of God's presence. That veil symbolized the spiritual blindness that persists when individuals rely on the rules of the old law. Paul emphasized that the veil remains for those who follow the old laws without recognizing Christ as the Messiah. However, when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed, granting clarity and understanding. He asserts that "the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty," highlighting the freedom believers experience through the Holy Spirit. With seeing all things clearly, believers can behold the glory of the Lord, leading to their transformation into His image. Unlike the temporary glory of the old covenant, the new covenant with Jesus Christ offers a lasting and ever-increasing glory, reflecting the believer's growing likeness to the same. ~