(Matthew 13:11-12 KJV) He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.
These verses were referred to in the sermon Sunday. They are familiar verses but they were presented in a way that had not occurred to me although it might have been obvious to others. Usually this comes up in the teaching on the talents. Here it is about understanding the parables.
It seems that the disciples were told they would understand the parables and the multitudes would not. Then Jesus talks about those who have, getting more.
In order to understand the Bible you need to be a believer. To believers things will make sense and fit together. Greater understanding will come as a result. If you are confused by what the Bible has to say, it is possible that you are not a believer. To those who walk with Jesus, reading the Word is uplifting, edifying and encouraging. It makes a difference.
Later the teaching of these truths is laid on those who believe, but that is another topic.
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