SERMON NOTES WITH APPLICATION - "I WANT TO GET BEHIND THE VEIL" PT I - I CORINTHIANS 2:6-10

Series: Lord, I Want To See

SERMON NOTES WITH APPLICATION

“I WANT TO GET BEHIND THE VEIL” PT I

1 Corinthians 2:6–10 (MSG)Theme: Hidden Manna

🎯 CENTRAL IDEA:

Getting behind the veil means moving beyond surface-level religion into a spiritual life guided by God’s Spirit — where we begin to see what God is doing and live in tune with His purposes.

Paul says God’s wisdom is not trendy or human-made; it’s deep, spiritual, and revealed by the Holy Spirit.To experience it, we must let God shift how we see, expect, and act.

POINT 1: SHIFT YOUR PERSPECTIVE (vv. 6–7)

“God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of His purposes...”

Meaning:

The world chases popular wisdom — trends, experts, and quick answers.But God’s wisdom isn’t surface-level; it’s spiritual and eternal. To “get behind the veil,” we must start seeing life from God’s point of view instead of the world’s.

For Believers:

Stop living by headlines and start living by the Spirit’s insight. When you pray, don’t just ask “What should I do?”Ask “What is God showing me beneath the surface?”

For Seekers:

God invites you into a deeper understanding of life — not just rules, but relationship.There’s more than what meets the eye; behind every moment, God is working for your good.

Practical Application:

• Practice spiritual grounding — prayer, Scripture, silence.

• When confusion comes, pause and ask, “What might God be teaching me underneath this?”

• Be open to God’s mystery; not everything that’s real is visible.

POINT 2: SHIFT YOUR EXPECTATIONS (vv. 8–9)

“No one’s ever seen or heard anything like this... what God has arranged for those who love Him.”

Meaning:

The rulers and “experts” of the world missed Jesus because they didn’t expect God to work through the cross.Sometimes our expectations are too small — we expect comfort, not transformation.

For Believers:

Don’t expect God to always move in familiar ways. Sometimes pain, loss, or delay are the diving boards that push you into destiny.

Like Dr. Claudette Copeland’s story — you may not jump willingly, but God will sometimes send a “Beth Block”moment to push you in! God’s push is not punishment; it’s preparation.

For Seekers:

You may not understand everything about faith yet — but don’t close your heart. What God has prepared for you is bigger than you can imagine.

Practical Application:

• Expect God’s surprises — not everything new is bad.

• When plans fall apart, say, “Maybe this is my push.”

• Stretch your imagination: believe that better is possible, not because you can plan it, but because God has prepared it.

POINT 3: SHIFT YOUR ACTIONS (v. 10)

“The Spirit... dives into the depths of God and brings out what God planned all along.”

Meaning:

Once your perspective and expectations shift, your actions must shift too.Faith is not just believing differently — it’s living differently.

The Spirit reveals God’s plans so that we can participate in them.That means acting in alignment with what God has shown, not what fear dictates.

For Believers:

If the Spirit is in you, you already have the equipment to move differently.You’re not blind; you’re being guided. Live like someone who sees.

For Seekers:

You may not have all the answers yet, but you can start by responding to what’s stirring in your heart. That response isthe beginning of faith.

Practical Application:

• Obey what God reveals — even if it’s uncomfortable.

• Stop flitting on the surface; go deep in prayer, service, and community.

• Move from information to transformation.

• Let your choices reflect your new vision.

🌬️ TAKEAWAY:

To get behind the veil means to live with spiritual consciousness — aware of God’s presence, purposes, and power in every situation.You can’t graduate in faith if you never leave the diving board.So when God nudges — or pushes — you, relax and trust.You’ll come up stronger, wiser, and ready to see what God has been preparing all along.

✝️ Summary for All:

• Young people: Don’t just go with trends; go for truth.

• Adults: Don’t get stuck in what was; God is still doing new things.

• Christians: The Spirit is your advantage — live like you have divine insight.

• Non-Christians: God’s invitation is for you too — to see life from the inside out, beyond the surface.