Fading Glory vs. Increasing Glory
We spent a lot of time last semester reflecting on the differences between the old covenant and the new covenant. Paul addresses the subject of old vs. new in this passage by speaking in terms of glory. When Moses descended the mountain after conversing with God, he held in his arms the law (the Ten Commandments), and his face shown with the glory of the Lord. The glory that radiated from Moses was so amazing that the people could not even bear to look at him! You can read more about this in Exodus 34:29-35.
Even so, this glory quickly began to fade. It was only temporary.
Paul makes a point here that the new covenant established by Christ is quite different than that of the old covenant. It’s glory and power does not fade or become dull; it increases, and it is everlasting.
What is your understanding of a glory that fades vs. a glory that increases?
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