Jesus Christ, Glory of

See also Glory; God, Glory of The glory of the Jesus Christ is very bright and overpowering to our natural eyes. In the Old Testament, the glory of Jesus Christ, is mentioned in many places. Since Jesus is Jehovah, He is the God of the Old Testament and his glory filled the Tabernacle, the portable temple. There are many references to the glory of God that apply at His second coming in all the standard works. One of the best descriptions of his glory is in Doctrine and Covenants, section 110 where the Savior is described: “His eyes were as a flame of fire; the hair of his head was white like the pure snow; his countenance shone above the brightness of the sun; and his voice was as the sound of the rushing of great waters, even the voice of Jehovah.” Joseph Smith gave a similar description in his First Vision. “When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!” He and His glory are brighter than the sun.