Theophany

Definition

A visible, majestic manifestation of God — mountains melting, creation trembling — patterned on Sinai and culminating in Christ.

2 Corinthians 12:9 — *But he said to me, “My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me. *
Micah 1:2-4 — Listen, all you nations! Pay attention, all inhabitants of earth! The Sovereign Lord will act as a witness against you; the Lord will accuse you from his majestic palace. Look, the Lord is coming out of his dwelling…
Exodus 19:16-18 — On the third day in the morning there was thunder and lightning and a dense cloud on the mountain, and the sound of a very loud horn; all the people who were in the camp trembled. Moses brought the people out of the…
Habakkuk 3:2-6, 13 — Lord, I have heard the report of what you did; I am awed, Lord, by what you accomplished. In our time repeat those deeds; in our time reveal them again. But when you cause turmoil, remember to show us mercy! God comes…