The Glory Cloud Of God

written by Pastor Janice L. Williams

Bible Study For

July 27th to

August 3rd-10th-17th-24th-31st, 2011

Let's look at some definitions for this Bible Study:

• 1/glory - 1/astounding beauty: beauty that inspires feelings of wonder or joy [example: the glory of a bright spring morning

• 2/awesome splendor: majesty or splendor.
• 3/praise of deity: praise and thanksgiving offered as an act of worship to God [example: Glory to God in the highest].
• 4/achievement or distinction: something that brings or confers admiration, praise, honor, or fame

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• 2/tabernacle -1/religion- tent for carrying Ark of Covenant: a portable tent used as a sanctuary for the Ark of the Covenant by the Israelites during the Exodus

• 2/Jewish Temple, regarded as representing the presence of God,

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• 3/a place of worship, especially in some evangelical Christian denominations

• 4/Christianity, container for holy bread and wine: a box or case in which the consecrated elements of Communion are kept

• 5/human body: the human body considered as a place temporarily housing the soul or principle of life [1st Corinthians 6:19 NKJV- Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?

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Some scriptures for The Glory Cloud:

The following scriptures are from the NLT Bible

Exodus 16:10
And as Aaron spoke to the whole community of Israel, they looked out toward the wilderness. There they could see the awesome glory of the Lord in the cloud.

Exodus 16:9-11 (in Context) Exodus 16 (Whole Chapter)

Exodus 24:16
And the glory of the Lord settled down on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days. On the seventh day the Lord called to Moses from inside the cloud.
Exodus 24:15-17 (in Context) Exodus 24 (Whole Chapter)

Exodus 40:34
[The Lords Glory Fills the Tabernacle ] Then the cloud covered the Tabernacle, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle.
Exodus 40:33-35 (in Context) Exodus 40 (Whole Chapter)

Exodus 40:35
Moses could no longer enter the Tabernacle because the cloud had settled down over it, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle.

Ezekiel 10:3The cherubim were standing at the south end of the Temple when the man went in, and the cloud of glory filled the inner courtyard.
Ezekiel 10:2-4 (in Context) Ezekiel 10 (Whole Chapter)

Ezekiel 10:4 Then the glory of the Lord rose up from above the cherubim and went over to the door of the Temple. The Temple was filled with this cloud of glory, and the court yard glowed brightly with the glory of the Lord.

Ezekiel 10:3-5 (in Context) Ezekiel 10 (Whole Chapter)

Luke 21:27
Then everyone will see the Son of Man coming on a cloud with power and great glory.
Luke 21:26-28 (in Context) Luke 21 (Whole Chapter) end times

Luke 21 whole chapter

The Widows Offering

1 While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. 2 Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins.

3 I tell you the truth, Jesus said, this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. 4 For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has.

Jesus Foretells the Future

5 Some of his disciples began talking about the majestic stonework of the Temple and the memorial decorations on the walls. But Jesus said, 6 The time is coming when all these things will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left on top of another!

7 Teacher, they asked, when will all this happen? What sign will show us that these things are about to take place?

8 He replied, Dont let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, I am the Messiah, and saying, The time has come! But dont believe them. 9 And when you hear of wars and insurrections, dont panic. Yes, these things must take place first, but the end wont follow immediately. 10 Then he added, Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. 11 There will be great earthquakes, and there will be famines and plagues in many lands, and there will be terrifying things and great miraculous signs from heaven.

12 But before all this occurs, there will be a time of great persecution. You will be dragged into synagogues and prisons, and you will stand trial before kings and governors because you are my followers. 13 But this will be your opportunity to tell them about me. 14 So dont worry in advance about how to answer the charges against you, 15 for I will give you the right words and such wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to reply or refute you! 16 Even those closest to you, your parents, brothers, relatives, and friends will betray you. They will even kill some of you. 17 And everyone will hate you because you are my followers. 18 But not a hair of your head will perish! 19 By standing firm, you will win your souls.

20 And when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then you will know that the time of its destruction has arrived. 21 Then those in Judea must flee to the hills. Those in Jerusalem must get out, and those out in the country should not return to the city. 22 For those will be days of Gods vengeance, and the prophetic words of the Scriptures will be fulfilled. 23 How terrible it will be for pregnant women and for nursing mothers in those days. For there will be disaster in the land and great anger against this people. 24 They will be killed by the sword or sent away as captives to all the nations of the world. And Jerusalem will be trampled down by the Gentiles until the period of the Gentiles comes to an end.

25 And there will be strange signs in the sun, moon, and stars. And here on earth the nations will be in turmoil, perplexed by the roaring seas and strange tides. 26 People will be terrified at what they see coming upon the earth, for the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 27 Then everyone will see the Son of Man coming on a cloud with power and great glory. 28 So when all these things begin to happen, stand and look up, for your salvation is near!

29 Then he gave them this illustration: Notice the fig tree, or any other tree. 30 When the leaves come out, you know without being told that summer is near. 31 In the same way, when you see all these things taking place, you can know that the Kingdom of God is near. 32 I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene until all these things have taken place. 33 Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear. 34 Watch out! Dont let your hearts be dulled by carousing and drunkenness, and by the worries of this life. Dont let that day catch you unaware, 35 like a trap. For that day will come upon everyone living on the earth. 36 Keep alert at all times. And pray that you might be strong enough to escape these coming horrors and stand before the Son of Man. 37 Every day Jesus went to the Temple to teach, and each evening he returned to spend the night on the Mount of Olives. 38 The crowds gathered at the Temple early each morning to hear him.

ACTS 1:9 KJV * HE WAS TAKEN UP AND A CLOUD RECEIVED HIM OUT OF THEIR SIGHT.

ACTS 1:11 KJV * THIS SAME JESUS, WHICH IS TAKEN UP FROM YOU INTO HEAVEN, SHALL SO COME IN LIKE MANNER AS YE HAVE SEEN HIM GO INTO HEAVEN.

REVELATION 1:7 KJV * BEHOLD, HE COMETH WITH THE CLOUDS; AND EVERY EYE SHALL SEE HIM, AND THEY ALSO WHICH PIERCED HIM: AND ALL KINDREDS OF THE EARTH SHALL WAIL BECAUSE OF HIM, EVEN SO, AMEN.

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