I want to talk to you about the Word. The Psalmist said the Word was more precious than gold and silver (Psalm 19:10; 119:72). We can say, “Well, it’s nice for the Psalmist to feel that way.” But the reason it is written is because God expects us to feel the same way, that His Word is more precious than gold and silver.

Years ago my pastor told us, “We want to have a revelation of the Word. We want to reach into a greater understanding of it. After every service I want you to write down a short paragraph of what God was speaking in that service.” It is amazing how much you receive when you have the habit of writing. It helps a lot. You listen and you write. We want the Word to be rich to us so I encourage all of you to take notes during the service. You have to learn how to study the Word and you have to learn how to hear it. …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.