Focus: Establishing the foundational truth that God’s nature is not to hide, but to make Himself known.
Introduction
Welcome to our first study on “Deepening Revelation.” Think about the difference between knowing about a famous person and truly knowing a close friend. You might know facts about the celebrity, but you know your friend’s heart, their voice, their character. In our spiritual lives, it’s easy to settle for knowing facts about God. But God’s desire is for us to truly know Him personally. This journey begins with a core truth: God is a communicating God. His nature is to reveal. Tonight, we will explore the biblical foundation for God’s relentless, loving desire to make Himself known to us.
Study Questions
1. From the very beginning of creation, how does God demonstrate His nature as a revealer? (Genesis 1:3)
2. What powerful invitation does God give to His people, promising to reveal what is hidden? (Jeremiah 33:3)
3. According to John, who is the ultimate and clearest revelation of God the Father? (John 1:1, 14, 18)
4. How does the book of Hebrews contrast God’s revelation in the past with His revelation today? (Hebrews 1:1-2)
5. What was God’s “secret wisdom,” and to whom is it now revealed, and by what means? (1 Corinthians 2:7-10)
6. Deuteronomy 29:29 makes a distinction between “secret things” and “revealed things.” What is the purpose of the things God has revealed?
7. In His prayer, what does Jesus define as the essence of eternal life? How does this relate to revelation? (John 17:3)
8. According to Ephesians, what was God’s motive in choosing us and revealing the mystery of His will to us? (Ephesians 1:4-5, 9)
9. Jesus thanks the Father for His method of revelation. From whom does He hide things and to whom does He reveal them? (Matthew 11:25-27)
10. What principle of divine communication does God establish through His relationship with His prophets? (Amos 3:7)
Conclusion
Tonight, we’ve seen clearly that our God is not silent. He is not distant or hidden. From the first command, “Let there be light,” to the ultimate revelation of Himself in Jesus Christ, God’s initiative has always been to speak, to show, and to reveal. He reveals His plans, His wisdom, and most importantly, His heart. The foundation of our theme is this: we are seeking a God who is already seeking to be found.
