Glory to God in the Highest: Making Christ Known

In this landmark Episode 100 of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we return to the Gospel of Luke to explore the true meaning of giving glory to God. From the angels’ announcement to the shepherds, from Mary’s humble surrender to John the Baptist’s God-centered mission, Scripture reveals that God’s glory is magnified when self-will is laid down and Christ is lifted up.

This message traces how God uses surrendered hearts—angels, prophets, priests, shepherds, and ordinary believers—to make His salvation known. True glory is not found in words alone, but in lives yielded to God’s will, where Christ is lived out in obedience, love, and testimony.

As we celebrate 100 episodes of proclaiming God’s Word, this teaching calls every believer to ask a timeless question: Is Christ being seen in me? When He is, God is glorified.

“Glory to God in the highest… for unto you is born a Savior.” (Luke 2:11–14)

Show Notes

Key Scripture References

The Birth Announcement & God’s Glory

• Luke 1:9–17 – The angel Gabriel appears to Zechariah
• Luke 1:26–38 – The angel’s announcement to Mary
• Luke 1:46–55 – Mary’s song of praise (The Magnificat)
• Luke 2:10–14 – Angels proclaim “Glory to God in the highest”
• Luke 2:15–20 – The shepherds glorify and praise God

John the Baptist: The Forerunner

• Luke 1:15–17 – John’s calling and mission
• Luke 7:28 – Jesus declares John the greatest born of women
• Malachi 4:5–6 – The prophecy of Elijah’s coming

Surrender, Salvation, and Transformation

• Romans 6:13 – Yield yourselves unto God
• 1 Peter 1:21–23 – Born again unto sincere love
• Psalm 19:14 – Words and meditations pleasing to God

Christ Glorified and Glorifying the Father

• John 17:1–10 – Jesus prays that God is glorified in Him
• John 1:29 – “Behold the Lamb of God”

Key Themes

• Glory to God
• The birth of Christ
• Surrender to God’s will
• John the Baptist as forerunner
• Salvation and repentance
• Christ living in the believer
• Obedience over self-will
• Making Christ known
• God-centered worship
• Transformed relationships through salvation

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