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2.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level mystery (secret plan) mystery (secret plan) 1 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— 2 assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you, 3 how the mystery (secret plan) was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly. 4 When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery (secret plan) of Christ, 5 which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit. mystery (secret) 8 To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9 and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery (secret) hidden for ages in God… EPHESIANS 3:1-5, 8-9 ESV

3.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHY DID GOD KEEP A SECRET?

4.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHY DID GOD KEEP A SECRET? Creation (Gen. 1)

5.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHY DID GOD KEEP A SECRET? Creation Satan rebels (Ez. 28)

6.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHY DID GOD KEEP A SECRET? Satan rebels Humanity rebels (Gen. 3) Creation

7.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHY DID GOD KEEP A SECRET? Satan rebels Humanity rebels (Gen. 3) Creation God is just. God is love.

8.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level HOW DID GOD KEEP A SECRET? Satan rebels Humanity rebels (Gen. 3) Creation

9.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level HOW DID GOD KEEP A SECRET? Satan rebels Humanity rebels Abrahamic Covenant (Gen. 12) Creation

10.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level HOW DID GOD KEEP A SECRET? Humanity rebels Abrahamic Covenant King Messiah (Gen. 49:9-10; Ps. 2; Is. 9:6- 7; Is. 61:1-3; Micah 5:2-5) Creation Satan rebels

11.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level HOW DID GOD KEEP A SECRET? Humanity rebels Abrahamic Covenant King Messiah Suffering Servant (Is. 42:1-4; 49:1-6; 50:4-9; 53) Creation Satan rebels

12.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Humanity rebels Abrahamic Covenant King Messiah Suffering Servant (Is. 42:1-4; 49:1-6; 50:4-9; 53) Creation Satan rebels

13.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant

14.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant Isaiah 9:6a, 7a 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. Isaiah 9:6a, 7a 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore.

15.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant Isaiah 9:6a, 7a 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. Isaiah 9:6a, 7a 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore.

16.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant Luke 4:18-19 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.” (Is. 61:1-2)

17.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant Luke 4:18-19 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.” (Is. 61:1-2) …and the day of vengeance of our God…

18.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant Ephesians 1:9-10 NLT 1996 God’s secret plan has now been revealed to us; it is a plan centered on Christ, designed long ago according to his good pleasure. 10 And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth.

19.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant Ephesians 3:6 This mystery (secret) is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

20.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant Ephesians 3:6 This mystery (secret) is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. The Church

21.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant Luke 24:25-26 25 And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” The Church

22.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant 1 Peter 1:12 …things into which angels long to look. The Church

23.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant 1 Corinthians 2:8 None of the rulers of this age understood this, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. The Church

24.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant Psalm 22 The Church

25.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant 1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Mk. 15:34; Matt. 27:46) 1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Mk. 15:34; Matt. 27:46) The Church

26.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant 7 All who see me mock me; they make mouths at me; they wag their heads; 8 “He trusts in the L ORD ; let him deliver him; let him rescue him, for he delights in him!” (Mk. 15:29; Matt. 27:39) 7 All who see me mock me; they make mouths at me; they wag their heads; 8 “He trusts in the L ORD ; let him deliver him; let him rescue him, for he delights in him!” (Mk. 15:29; Matt. 27:39) The Church

27.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant 16 For dogs encompass me; a company of evildoers encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet— (Jn. 20:25) 16 For dogs encompass me; a company of evildoers encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet— (Jn. 20:25) The Church

28.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant 17 I can count all my bones—they stare and gloat over me… (Num. 9:11-13; Ps. 34:20; Jn. 19:36) 17 I can count all my bones—they stare and gloat over me… (Num. 9:11-13; Ps. 34:20; Jn. 19:36) The Church

29.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant 18 they divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots. (Mk. 15:24; Matt. 27:35; Lk. 23:24; Jn. 19:24) 18 they divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots. (Mk. 15:24; Matt. 27:35; Lk. 23:24; Jn. 19:24) The Church

30.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant 28 For kingship belongs to the L ORD, and he rules over the nations. 28 For kingship belongs to the L ORD, and he rules over the nations. The Church

31.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant 30 Future generations shall serve him; it shall be told of the Lord to the coming generation; he has done it 31 they shall come and proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn, that he has done it. (Jn. 19:30) 30 Future generations shall serve him; it shall be told of the Lord to the coming generation; he has done it 31 they shall come and proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn, that he has done it. (Jn. 19:30) The Church

32.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant 30 Future generations shall serve him; it shall be told of the Lord to the coming generation; he has done it 31 they shall come and proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn, that he has done it. (Jn. 19:30) 30 Future generations shall serve him; it shall be told of the Lord to the coming generation; he has done it 31 they shall come and proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn, that he has done it. (Jn. 19:30) The Church Satan’s defeat!

33.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant The Church Colossians 2:15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. Satan’s defeat!

34.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant The Church Satan’s defeat! WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? God revealed that the elaborate system of ceremonial law was like an immense jigsaw puzzle—now assembled—showed Jesus on the cross! Here again, God had encoded his message in a way that was unmistakable, but only after the work was complete.” –Satan and His Kingdom, Dennis McCallum p. 45

35.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant The Church Satan’s defeat! WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? “The cross, a unique event in the history of the universe, has laid to rest – for anyone who understands it – any suspicion about God’s character.” –Satan and His Kingdom, Dennis McCallum p. 47 “The cross, a unique event in the history of the universe, has laid to rest – for anyone who understands it – any suspicion about God’s character.” –Satan and His Kingdom, Dennis McCallum p. 47

36.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant The Church Satan’s defeat! WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? “Jesus defeated Satan in the first place, not by power and force, but by something Satan cannot comprehend: sacrificial love.” –Satan and His Kingdom, Dennis McCallum p. 50

37.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT WAS GOD’S SECRET? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant The Church Satan’s defeat! Romans 3:25b-26 25b This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. 26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

38.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT’S IT MATTER TO US? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant The Church Satan’s defeat!

39.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT’S IT MATTER TO US? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant The Church Satan’s defeat! Ephesians 3:10b …so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

40.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT’S IT MATTER TO US? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant The Church Satan’s defeat! Ephesians 2:7 …so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

41.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT’S IT MATTER TO US? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant The Church Satan’s defeat! Ephesians 2:7 …so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. Eternity!

42.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT’S IT MATTER TO US? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant The Church Satan’s defeat! Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Eternity!

43.  Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHAT’S IT MATTER TO US? Creation Satan rebels Humanity rebels King Messiah (Christ’s Return) Suffering Servant (Christ’s Birth) Abrahamic Covenant The Church Satan’s defeat! Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Eternity!

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45. This morning, and at the beginning of each month, we pray together for the nations during the Central Gathering. We focus on praying for those connected with New Hope who are working to advance the Gospel amongst all peoples. See the insert inside this program for more info. Feel free to take the insert home and join in praying throughout the month!