Bring Out The Treasure

Jesus Christ’s parable of the converted scribe describes the role His disciples would play for the Church, and even extends to the ministry of all the members of the Kingdom of God.  

Matthew 13:51–52 ESV ““Have you understood all these things?” They said to him,“Yes.” And he said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house, who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.””

A New Kind of Scribe

This new kind of scribe is a disciple-of-the-Kingdom kind of scribe. 

What does this mean? It is a statement declaring that a member of the Kingdom is like a teacher of the Law who has come to truly understand the Law in light of the Kingdom. It is a declaration that the members of the Kingdom understand the Kingdom’s mystery which has been hidden for ages and now revealed in Jesus the Messiah!

This new kind of scribe is also like a head of a household. He is able to and desires to bring out treasures from the storeroom. 

What does this mean? Because Jesus has given us understanding and we embrace Him and His teaching, we are able to extract from our heart’s treasure storerooms new and old truths of the Kingdom’s reality. 

Members of the Kingdom are able to speak of glories of the Kingdom from both the Old and New Testaments. “New” is mentioned first because it is the key to unlock the Old; the fulness of revelation and redemption provides fresh and glorious fulfilled insights into the Old! 

We can take the Kingdom perspective of Jesus the Messiah and then faithfully expound all the many fulfillments.

You Might be that Scribe

Jesus’ commission from this parable is clear: We are to enjoy the Kingdom and teach the Kingdom. This is what scribes and heads of wealthy households do, you know. They enjoy their knowledge and display their treasures for all to see and benefit!

As a believer in Jesus Christ indwelt by His Spirit, do you realize how blessed you are in knowing God and understanding His Word?!

If you are a disciple of the Kingdom, then you are a trained scribe and a head of household. You are able to enjoy closeness with God, through precious times in the Word and much prayer. By reliance upon the Holy Spirit, you are able to teach and display the glory of the Gospel of the Kingdom.

Especially this time of year, consider who you are in Christ, the amazing knowledge you have been given, and the depth of joy you experience. As this parable of the well-trained scribe teaches us, our valuing and enjoyment of the Kingdom prepares us for, and propels into, our Kingdom ministry to the world.