Hidden Mysteries That God Wants To Reveal To Us | Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker discusses Jesus' use of parables, noting that while many people, even intelligent ones, struggle to grasp the profound truths of the New Covenant, the disciples understood them. He emphasizes that understanding these mysteries requires humility, comparing it to the childlike state, rather than intellectual cleverness. True humility is recognizing oneself as nothing before God, which is what allowed the early disciples to see Christ despite the opposition from the educated Pharisees.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why does Jesus speak in parables?When the disciples asked Jesus why He spoke in parables, He explained that it had been granted to them to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but not to others.Matthew 13:10–11
God hides truths from the clever and reveals them to babesJesus praised the Father for hiding these wonderful truths from the clever and intelligent while revealing them to infants, because true spiritual understanding requires genuine humility rather than intellectual sharpness.Matthew 11:25
Why the Pharisees missed the MessiahDespite studying the Old Testament Scriptures from Genesis to Malachi, the proud Pharisees were completely blind and even accused Jesus of being the Prince of Devils.
Peter's revelation from the FatherUnlike the educated Pharisees or those who viewed Jesus merely as a prophet, unlearned Peter received a direct revelation from the Father that Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of the Living God.Matthew 16:13–17
Things human eyes cannot seeQuoting Isaiah, the Apostle Paul explains that the wonderful things God has prepared for those who passionately love Him cannot be seen by human eyes or heard by human ears, but are revealed through the Holy Spirit.1 Corinthians 2:9–10
Moving past academic knowledgeBelievers must not be satisfied with mere academic knowledge of Scripture or memorizing verses, but must cry out for ongoing revelation from the Holy Spirit to walk in spiritual authority.
Paul's transition from study to revelationDespite being a brilliant scholar trained by Gamaliel, Paul received the mystery of Christ by revelation and spent time in the desert letting God strip away his academic chaff.Ephesians 3:3–4
Information makes you proud, revelation humbles youWhile information puffs a person up and makes them proud, true divine revelation floors the believer in holy awe, mirroring John's reaction when he saw the glorified Christ.
The secret of the Lord is with those who fear HimThe Lord whispers His deepest secrets into the ears of those who fear and reverence Him, granting them insight into the great mysteries of the New Testament.
The first great mystery: Christ coming in the fleshThe first great mystery is that Christ came in our human flesh, did not use His divine resources as God, kept His spirit absolutely pure, and opened a way for us to follow in His footsteps.
The second great mystery: Christ and the churchThe second great mystery concerns Christ's relationship with the church, where believers become one spirit with Him just as a husband and wife become one flesh.
Committing to building Christ's churchJust as Noah built the ark to survive the destruction of the world, believers who see the mystery of the church must commit their lives completely to building what will eternally remain.Matthew 16:18
