Matthew
13:52,
Then He [Jesus] said to them, 'therefore every scribe instructed concerning the kingdom
of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasures things new and
old."
Let's
picture the householder. He has treasures that he has had for a long time. They
hold fond memories for him and have sentimental as well as intrinsic value to
this householder. In his older treasures there could be family heirlooms or
items he has purchased in days gone by. They form part of the fabric of his
daily life.
He
also has new treasures, things he has acquired recently which give him
satisfaction and also have an intrinsic value to him. From the context of verse
52 we get a distinct impression that the householder delights to show his
visitors some of his newer treasures and some of his older treasures. He shows them things that are valuable to him; and he hopes his visitors will
appreciate them also.
Verse
52
also mentions "...every scribe
instructed concerning the kingdom of heaven." A scribe was skillful in
writing and reading and was officially recognised as one who could write
official documents. Scribes were also employed as clerks. A scribe could also
be employed to write letters on behalf of people who were illiterate. In
Israel due to his ability to read and write the scribe was often able to
expound the Scriptures for the benefit of others.
How
does this verse apply in a practical sense to you and me?
As
true believers in the Lord Jesus Christ we have the treasures of the
Scriptures. We have countless treasures in the word of God to dig up and
display. If we value them highly, then we will want to share our appreciation
of them to others. The Holy Bible is divided into the Old Testament and the New
Testament; "things new and
old."
It
has been my experience over a long time to see how the New Testament Scriptures
explain and enhance many of the Old Testament Scriptures. Conversely, without
the Old Testament Scriptures we could not understand many of the Scriptures in
the New Testament.
2
Timothy 3:16, 17,
"(16) All Scripture is given by
inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
correction, for instruction in righteousness, (17) that the man of God may be
complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work."
1
Corinthians 10:11,
"Now all these things happened to
them [the Israelites] as examples,
and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the end of the ages have
come."
Psalms
119:103,
"How sweet are Your words to my
taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
When
you read and search the Scriptures you have "things
new and old" to bring out of your treasures. There are always new
treasures to discover.
Jon Peasey
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[All
Scriptures quoted are from the New King James version; unless otherwise noted.
Word enclosed in [ ] are inserted
for clarity. Words in bold type
emphasise a point]
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