The Lord Jesus Christ conveyed to His disciples that, by gaining insight from Him, they ought to exemplify this understanding for others and refrain from hiding what they learn in private. He asked, “When a lamp is lit, is it placed under a basket or a bed? Is it not set on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light? For nothing is secret that will not be made manifest, nor is anything hidden that will not be known and come to light.” He urged them to pay attention to what they hear, for the measure they use will determine what is measured back to them, and more will be added to those who listen. To those who take heed, knowledge will increase, while to those lacking diligence, even what they believe they possess will be taken away.
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At the end of this discussion, wishing to ensure clarity, the Lord asked, “Do you understand all these things?” To which they affirmed, “Yes, Lord!” He then shared a brief parable, indicating they should utilize the understanding they had gained regarding the Kingdom of God, comparing them to a householder who brings out both old and new items as needed. “Every scribe instructed concerning the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out treasures new and old.” Through grasping the mysteries of the Kingdom of God, the Apostles transformed into scribes in a renewed and elevated capacity compared to the Jewish scribes, enabling them to impart the teachings of Christ to the populace. As Blessed Theophylact articulated, they engaged with both the old and the new covenant, aiming to unify these elements to promote and establish the gracious Kingdom of Christ on earth.
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