Connect Ephesians 1:9 with another scripture about God's revealed will. The Heart of the Passage “He made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ” (Ephesians 1:9). Another Window into the Same Mystery “The mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:26-27). Drawing the Two Texts Together • Ephesians speaks of a “mystery” God has made known; Colossians explains that mystery as “Christ in you.” • Both passages stress that what was once concealed is now openly revealed. • The revelation is not abstract information; it centers on a Person—Jesus Christ—and on His indwelling presence in believers. • God’s pleasure and purpose stand behind the unveiling (Ephesians 1:9); His choice and grace bring it to the nations (Colossians 1:27). Old Testament Echo “The hidden things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever” (Deuteronomy 29:29). • The pattern is the same: God keeps some things secret, yet graciously discloses what we need for life and obedience. Why This Matters Right Now • Certainty: Scripture, fully accurate and literal, assures us that God is not playing hide-and-seek with His saving plan. • Identity: Christ is not merely for us; He is “in” us, anchoring our hope of glory. • Mission: The revealed will moves outward—“among the Gentiles”—so we carry the gospel confidently to every people group. Living Inside the Revealed Will 1. Rest in what God has clearly shown: salvation through Christ and His indwelling Spirit. 2. Walk in daily fellowship, allowing “Christ in you” to shape thoughts, words, and choices. 3. Share the unveiled mystery, trusting the same God who revealed it to open hearts around you. The once-hidden mystery is now an open invitation: Christ has come, Christ indwells, and Christ will be glorified in all who believe. |