He explained all things to His disciples

Mark 4:34
But without a parable He did not speak to them. And when they were alone, He explained all things to His disciples.


During His ministry, it is recorded that Jesus spoke in parables to the crowd of people. Then He would take His disciples to one side and explained the details or the lessons of the parable to them.

Many came to see Jesus, but some came for the miracles, others came for the popularity and curiosity. Many in the crowd do not have a willing and receiving heart. So Jesus spoke in parables so that only the ones who are ready will understand. Many of His disciples also did not understand and He had to reveal the parables plainly.

There are more than one occasion that Jesus and God calls Himself the friend of a person. Being a friend means that God would not keep secret from His friends. Abraham was such a friend of God that He revealed His plans for Sodom and Gomorrah. His disciples are also friends and they have the task of continuing the work for God's Kingdom.

In short, God is NOT a mysterious God. When we walk close with Him, He will reveal things which are necessary for us to know.