Welcome to Episode 5 of our Ephesians podcast series. In this episode, David Christensen opens Ephesians 1:8b-10 to reveal one of the most encouraging truths in all of Scripture: God has made known the mystery of His will to His people.
In a world filled with uncertainty, confusion, and impatience, Paul reminds believers that God is not secretive or arbitrary. He is a wise, joyful, and purposeful God who delights in revealing His plan, a plan designed in eternity past, unfolding in perfect timing, and culminating in the summing up of all things in Jesus Christ.
This episode explores what Paul means by “mystery,” not as hidden knowledge for spiritual elites, but as truth once concealed and now graciously revealed to all who are in Christ. God gives His people the wisdom and insight needed to understand His purposes, the assurance of His good pleasure, and the confidence that history itself is being carefully managed toward Christ’s ultimate reign.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What the Bible means by “the mystery of God’s will”Why God gives wisdom and insight to every believer, not just a select fewHow God’s plan flows from His good pleasure, not human performanceWhy waiting on God’s timing is often harder than knowing His willHow all of history will one day be summed up in Jesus Christ
If you feel sidelined, uncertain about the future, or tempted to rush ahead of God’s timing, this message offers deep reassurance. You are not forgotten. You are part of a grand, wise, and joyful plan that God Himself is managing.
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About Pastor David Christensen (Th.M., D.Min.)
Founder and president of
The Rephidim Project, David has served pastors and church leaders worldwide through expository preaching and training, after 28 years as preaching pastor at Galilee Church (Gorham, Maine) and service at New England Bible College as professor and academic leader. He’s authored six books and continues to champion faithful Bible exposition.
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