Friday | 26 July 2024
The revelation of the mystery of God began to be made known to Peter and John in the early part of Christ’s offering journey. Peter and John were spoken to by Christ in Gethsemane. Furthermore, Christ communicated with these men in the second and third wounding events that He suffered in the house of Caiaphas.
Peter was joined in repentance to Christ’s second wounding event when Christ looked at him and he received salvation by joining Christ in the work of his regeneration. Luk 22:60-62. Peter’s ear was opened through this encounter. Later, by the Sea of Galilee, as Christ spoke to him concerning his pilgrimage and works, Peter heard what the labour that belonged to the secret of his name would entail. Jesus explained to Peter that the Holy Spirit would gird him day by day, and would reveal to him the works of Christ that he would accomplish in Christ’s name. This was Peter’s fellowship in the dying and living of Jesus. Joh 21:15-19.
We know that John witnessed Christ’s second and third wounds, for he was known to the high priest and went with Jesus into the courtyard of Caiaphas. Furthermore, he spoke to the girl who kept the door of the courtyard, so that Peter could be brought in. Joh 18:15-17. On the shore of the lake, Christ spoke concerning John’s name and works. In response to Peter’s query concerning John, Jesus said, ‘If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you?’ Joh 21:22. This mystery, or secret, concerning John’s name was finally revealed in his old age, during his confinement on the island of Patmos. Here, John received the second coming of Christ, by revelation.
In this regard, John remained, or continued, until Christ came! On the day that he received this revelation, John was told to make known what was contained and hidden in the Scriptures. Rev 1:19. This mystery was made known to John, and he has proclaimed it to every generation of the church.
Further Study:
JOHN 21
References:
Luk 22:60-62
But Peter said, ‘Man, I do not know what you are saying!’ Immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, ‘Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.’ So Peter went out and wept bitterly.
Joh 21:15-19
So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?’ He said to Him, ‘Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.’ He said to him, ‘Feed My lambs.’ He said to him again a second time, ‘Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?’ He said to Him, ‘Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.’ He said to him, ‘Tend My sheep.’ He said to him the third time, ‘Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?’ Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, ‘Do you love Me?’ And he said to Him, ‘Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed My sheep. Most assuredly, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish.’ This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, ‘Follow Me.’
Joh 18:15-17
And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest. But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to her who kept the door, and brought Peter in. Then the servant girl who kept the door said to Peter, ‘You are not also one of this Man’s disciples, are you?’ He said, ‘I am not.’
Joh 21:22
Jesus said to him, ‘If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me.’
Rev 1:19
Write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after this.