The Mysteries of God
Pastor Tan Thai · Feb 25, 2023
The sermon explores how God reveals His mysteries through Scripture and in our personal lives. From Daniel to Ephesians, God's mysteries are disclosed and entrusted to believers as stewards. These mysteries are always coupled with love and humility, and each person has a role in God's plan.
The sermon opens by comparing everyday life experiences to a mystery movie in which we do not know what will happen next. Speaker Bryan Galloway shares that Scripture is also like a mystery movie with answers gradually revealed. From a Biblical perspective, God is the One who reveals mysteries, as clearly seen in Daniel 2:28-29 when God reveals mysteries to King Nebuchadnezzar concerning things that will come to pass.
God's mysteries have three key characteristics according to Scripture. First, they are climaxed with the revelation in Christ in John 1:1 and 1:14, when the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Second, these mysteries are now entrusted to believers as stewards to pass on to others, as Paul teaches in 1 Corinthians 4:1. Third, they are always coupled with love and humility, as emphasized in 1 Corinthians 13:2, that understanding all mysteries but lacking love is worthless.
From a personal perspective, each person has a unique story of how God has guided them to the present moment. The speaker encourages listeners to reflect on how God has known about them, planned, and arranged their lives. Ephesians 3:3 states that the mystery has been revealed through Scripture, and each person is part of God's plan.
From a practical perspective, the sermon draws eight concrete lessons. First, there is a Creator God. Second, He became flesh and dwelt among us. Third, God is in control regardless of what we face. Fourth, He seeks us to know Him personally through Christ, the Counselor. Fifth and sixth, each person is part of God's plan and God has a specific purpose for your life. Seventh, we are stewards of God's mysteries and must be faithful. Eighth, everything must be coupled with love.
Our personal response must be to fall at the feet of Christ with gratitude. The speaker reminds us that the story of the prodigal son is not primarily about the son but about the Father—a Father who never gave up on his son. This is a God who wants to be near us, be our friend, hold our hand, and walk the journey of life with us. We should praise God, Creator of the world and universe, for not being distant but drawing close to us. He is waiting and ready to open the door for us to join Him around the banquet table. Let us join Him today with sincere thanksgiving.