Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong to the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children for ever… I. THERE ARE THINGS REVEALED. There are two ways in which we are able to get hold of the unknown — either by the exercise of human faculties and capacities, or through some supernatural revelation. The Framer of nature has arranged means for the conveyance of knowledge to the human mind. Sensation and reflection are the two powers whereby man comes to know the facts and laws of the internal world — the facts and laws of his own mind. Now, beyond the utmost sweep of the human intellect there lies a vast universe into whose awful depths we are ever striving to penetrate. But there are limits beyond which the human mind acknowledges it is not competent for it to pass. Now, it is here that the Bible comes to man's assistance. God interposes, and reveals to man. The Divine nature and affections, the future condition of man, and the work of Christ for, and His relation to the human family, are the three great topics on which the Bible treats. II. THESE REVEALED THINGS BELONG TO MAN FOREVER. 1. They are objects of interest. 2. They are objects of knowledge. Our faith should have an intelligent basis. 3. This revelation is a solemn trust. It is our duty to band it on. III. THESE THINGS ARE REVEALED THAT WE MAY DO ALL THE WORDS OF THIS LAW. This is the key to revelation. The Bible read in the light of this truth: that it reveals in order that men may be changed and turned to God; and that it reveals that men may do the words of God's law — the Bible thus considered will everywhere exhibit consistency, and never seriously harass and disquiet by difficulties of comprehension and harmony. (L. D. Bevan, L. L. B.) Parallel Verses KJV: The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law. |
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