We are going to talk about the Kingdom of God. “Kingdom” has become the buzzword
of Christianity in these days. The feeling is that if you speak of the Kingdom
you are a little farther up the spiritual ladder than others. The truth is,
though, when the word “Kingdom” becomes fashionable, it is deteriorated. It
becomes far less meaningful than it is in the Scriptures. We are going to use
passages of Scripture concerning the Kingdom that are very familiar to us, but
we want to see them in a very unfamiliar way. We want them to come alive to us.
May the Holy Spirit enlighten our hearts as we study. ...more
We are interested in the mysteries spoken of in the Word of God. They are the truths and Kingdom concepts hidden in the Scriptures. The Greek word for "mystery" is mysterion; it means "a thing hidden, a religious secret, or that which is not obvious to the understanding." It occurs 22 times in the King James Bible. We will not look at every passage of Scripture where it is found, but we will examine enough to sharpen our desires for the Word of God.
God's Word is not laid bare for just anyone. His Word is for those who are hungering after Him, and it is the hunger for Him that will begin uncovering the veil over the Word of God.
We will begin with a portion of Scripture in John chapter seven. Here we will see Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles in the midst of a multitude, yet hidden. As such, He is an example of a mystery.
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John 1:11 He came unto His own, and His own received Him not.
That scripture is usually viewed historically; Jesus came to the Jews and the Jews didn't receive Him. That's true. But Jesus the Lord of Glory is coming to His own now and many of His redeemed ones aren't receiving Him. "Oh, when He comes I will receive Him." He is coming right now, spiritually! We are in the days of the Parousia.
