The Kingdom of Heaven is Like a Householder
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Scripture Reading
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Jesus said to them, “Have you understood all these things?”
They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.”
Then He said to them, “Therefore every scribe instructed concerning the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old.”
Now it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these parables, that He departed from there.
Introduction
Introduction
The Question: Have You Understood ALL these things?
The Question: Have You Understood ALL these things?
The Reach (The Mustard Seed)
The Influence (The Leaven)
The Value (The Treasure)
The Price (The Pearl)
The Evil (The Wheat and the Tares)
The Membership (The Dragnet)
The Judgement (
The Scribe
The Scribe
Jesus said to them, “Have you understood all these things?”
They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.”
Then He said to them, “Therefore every scribe instructed concerning the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old.”
Grammateus - scribe; secretary
Grammateus - scribe; secretary
experts in the law, scholars versed in the law (Word of God) instructor
experts in the law, scholars versed in the law (Word of God) instructor
Those who understand the Kingdom of Heaven have become the Grammateus!
Those who understand the Kingdom of Heaven are the scribes and scholars of the Kingdom!
This does not require a formal Bible education.
This does not require degrees.
This does not require a certain title.
The Householder
The Householder
The Treasure
The Treasure
Now it was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him, but also for us. It shall be imputed to us who believe in Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead,
For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Conclusion
Conclusion
The Parable
The Parable
The First Christian Primer: Matthew (Word and Phrase Study)
One must be willing to rethink issues and expected outcomes in light of the surprising nature of the mashal. There are two paradoxical reasons given for the use of parables in Jesus’ teaching ministry:
(1) to communicate clearly spiritual truths to those who exercised faith in Him; and
(2) to hide spiritual truths from those who do not have faith in Him.