The great mystery was hidden throughout the ages until revealed to the Apostle Paul. If it was known, the evil rulers

Ephesians 3:1-9. What Christ accomplished for humanity was kept secret until Paul received it by revelation.

Luke 9:44-45. God wanted the information concealed.

Luke 18:31-34. Many things are written in the OT foretelling what Jesus would do and accomplish; however, much of it was hidden until Paul.

Mark 8:31-33. Not only did Peter not understand what Jesus said, he also thought he was wrong.

1 Corinthians 2: 6-8. Had they understood, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

Ephesians 3:2. The word “stewardship” and “administration” in verse 9 are the same Greek word oikonomia.

3:4-5. Before, no one understood; now, we can understand.

1 Corinthians 2:6-16.

Ephesians 3:6. Gentiles were now fellow heirs, members, partakers of the promise.

Ephesians 2:12-22.

3:8. The riches are so deep, vast, and profound they can never be fully discovered until Christ returns. They are infinitely rich and abundant.

Colossians 1:27. Christ in you

Ephesians 3:10. Rulers and the authorities – 1:19-21; 6:12

3:11. The mystery explains God’s purpose of the ages.

3:12. Only the high priest once a year had access to God. Now every disciple has direct, bold, and confident access to God.

3:13. Do not be discouraged I am in prison; rather, accept it is actually a glorious thing