Message from April 19: It’s Not a Mystery
When we speak of a mystery, we refer to something that is unknown. A mystery is a puzzle we hope to solve. Once solved, it’s no longer a mystery. WE know who did it. We found that illusive answer.
So when Paul writes of a mystery, translated from a very similar Greek word, we might come to the wrong conclusion about what he is saying. The word doesn’t have quite the same meaning in his context. It refers to something that has been hidden, but is now revealed. And that is what he has spelled out for us in his letter to the Roman believers. The revelation that he documents here is God’s plan to save both Jew and Gentile by means of His people, Israel. And they will return to Him, just as Isaiah prophesied.
Our study continues with Romans 11:25-36. Paul caps off his epic theology lesson and offers a fitting tribute to our infinite and merciful creator. The next few chapters will focus on practical advice for living in the light of what we have learned.
