Matthew 13:52 And he said to them, ‘Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.’

The scribes were just one part of the Jewish nation who were supposed to pass on the knowledge of the scriptures to others. They were the teachers.

If teachers only teach old ways, then society does not move on but is stuck in those old ways. But if new ways are taught, society can move forward.

Jesus wanted people to learn from the old scriptures as well as all the new information He was teaching the disciples. Some of the new information was hard for them to accept because many were caught up in the old ways.

Are you willing to listen to new ways, new information and sit and discuss whether it is right and correct?

Matthew 13:51 Jesus said to them, “Have you understood all these things?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.”

What do you do when you read your bible and don’t quite get what it says? Do you fold the corner of the page over and say you will come back tomorrow?

Do you say that you understand because you kind of get what it says? Or will you stop and ask someone directions?

We do have our bibles which have all we need to get to know Christ, but in order to really get to know your God you need to go deeper.

Jesus did not explain things in every detail – we tend to switch off when we get too much information. Instead He gave us enough to get us interested and focused.

Esther 5:3 And the king said to her, “What do you wish, Queen Esther? What is your request? It shall be given to you—up to half the kingdom!”

There is a big difference between how Esther handled this and how the woman from yesterday’s verse handled the offer for anything they wanted.

Esther did not want riches or any personal desire; she wanted others to be set free and have the blessing. The woman yesterday wanted it all for herself.

Are you willing to share everything God gives you, or will you keep it to yourself?