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The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the very character of God, and he sustains everything by the mighty power of his command. When he had cleansed us from our sins, he sat down in the place of honor at the right hand of the majestic God in heaven. --- Hebrews 1:3 NLT Not only is Jesus the exact representation of God, but he is God himself---the very God who spoke in Old Testament times. He is eternal; he worked with the Father in creating the world (John 1:3; Colossians 1:16). He is the full revelation of God. You can have no clearer view of God than by looking at Christ. Jesus Christ is the complete expression of God in a human body. The book of Hebrews links God’s saving power with his creative power. In other words, the power that brought the universe into being and that keeps it operating is the very power that cleanses our sins. How mistaken we would be to ever think that God couldn’t forgive us. No sin is too big for the Ruler of the universe to handle. He can and will forgive us when we come to him through his Son. That Jesus “sat down” means that the work was complete. Christ’s sacrifice was final. --- Life Application Study Bible notes PRAYER Dear Precious Lord, I praise You for Your bright splendor radiating God’s love and character. Disclose Your unique beauty for me to perceive and awaken a genuine desire in me to know You more. Help me grow God’s character in me to fullness. Continue to support and sustain me with Your empowering Word. Thank you for my sin being wiped clean. Reveal in me the great value of being freed from sin and remind me the great cost You paid to bring about that forgiveness. I celebrate Your magnificence enthroned in everlasting glory. In Jesus’ name Amen