We are going to look at a passage of Scripture in the first Epistle of John, and then a few verses from his Gospel. After that, my plan is to tie in a very strange statement by the Lord Jesus.
I John 2:15Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
Does that sound rather severe to you? We were born in this world. It is our natural habitat. Doesn't everyone love the world? Doesn't everyone try to be at peace with the world and to make a life that is comfortable? Let's read on. ...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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Be God's Two-Way Gate
The emphasis of ministry at this time is becoming a people through whom
the Lord can minister to others. Jesus Christ was the connecting link
between God and man. He said, No man comes unto the Father, but by Me (John 14:5). Then He said to His disciples (and that includes us), As My Father has sent Me, even so send I you
(John 20:21). That is the purpose and ministry of the Body of Christ.
Be God's gate - His two-way gate that gives Him access to others and
others access to Him.
