The Treasure of the Kingdom
51 “Have you understood all these things?” They said to him, “Yes.” 52 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.”
Matthew 13:51–52
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The Treasure of the Kingdom
The kingdom of heaven is a treasure that surpasses all earthly riches. Our Lord describes a scribe who has been trained for the kingdom as a householder bringing out treasures both new and old. The Christian faith does not discard the old promises of God but sees their fulfillment in Christ. The Law and the Prophets bear witness to Him, and the Gospel proclaims the salvation He has accomplished. As pastors and hearers of the Word, we continually draw from this treasury. We do not invent new doctrines or seek novelty for its own sake. Rather, we faithfully proclaim the whole counsel of God, rightly distinguishing Law and Gospel. Above all, we proclaim Christ crucified for sinners. At the cross, the greatest treasure was purchased: forgiveness, life, and salvation. Through His Word and Sacraments, Christ continually distributes these riches to us. What a treasure we have in Christ!
Matthew 13:51–52
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The Treasure of the Kingdom
The kingdom of heaven is a treasure that surpasses all earthly riches. Our Lord describes a scribe who has been trained for the kingdom as a householder bringing out treasures both new and old. The Christian faith does not discard the old promises of God but sees their fulfillment in Christ. The Law and the Prophets bear witness to Him, and the Gospel proclaims the salvation He has accomplished. As pastors and hearers of the Word, we continually draw from this treasury. We do not invent new doctrines or seek novelty for its own sake. Rather, we faithfully proclaim the whole counsel of God, rightly distinguishing Law and Gospel. Above all, we proclaim Christ crucified for sinners. At the cross, the greatest treasure was purchased: forgiveness, life, and salvation. Through His Word and Sacraments, Christ continually distributes these riches to us. What a treasure we have in Christ!
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