mystery of God – Three Minute Bible

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Colossians 2:22d – The Mystery of God

…in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ…

Summary: Why does Paul refer to Christ as the “mystery of God?” The answer has to do with God’s love for all of his creation.

In Job’s long-running conversation with his three friends, Zophar the Naamathite challenges Job with this question:

“Can you fathom the mysteries of God? Can you probe the limits of the Almighty?” (Job 11:7)

Paul does not claim to “fathom” these mysteries. However, he claims that God has “revealed” them to him (Ephesians 3:2-5).

November 27, 2024November 28, 2024

Colossians 2:2-3 – The Big Picture

My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Summary: Paul’s mind contains a myriad of concepts, large and small. As we make our way through his letter to us, it sometimes helps to stand back and admire the scenery.

For regular readers of this blog, it probably comes as a shock to see that we’ve included two whole verses in today’s meditation. Don’t worry — we will do some “slicing and dicing” on the significant parts of this passage in the days to come. For now, I thought it would be a good thing to look over the structure of Paul’s whole sentence.