Jesus wraps up his kingdom parables with a cryptic little two-liner—but don’t miss its depth. Rohan and Adrian explore what it means to be a lifelong learner in the Kingdom of God, how to hold on to the old without resisting the new, and why mature believers and teachers must stay humble and curious.

👀 What’s in this episode?

✅ 📖 Why Jesus’ shortest parable might be his most confronting

✅ 🧠 How even the most experienced teachers must become students again

✅ 🗝️ What it means to treasure the “old” while embracing the “new”

✅ 💎 Why tradition matters—but must never become a trap

✅ 🔥 The courage (and humility) it takes to unlearn and relearn

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Why this short parable packs a surprising punch

02:00 – Jesus’ summary of the kingdom parables so far

03:40 – Should we question old interpretations of Scripture?

07:00 – What does it mean to be a “scribe trained for the kingdom”?

10:00 – Revivals, new ideas, and the danger of theological fads

12:20 – Can we change our minds without losing our faith?

15:00 – Staying a disciple even when you’re a teacher

17:30 – Final encouragement: Stay humble. Keep learning.

🙋‍♂️ Reflection Questions

Have you ever changed your mind about a long-held belief? What helped you do that?

Are there any “new treasures” God is inviting you to discover right now?

Do you approach Scripture as a student or as someone who already knows the answers?

What “old gems” from your faith journey are still valuable today?

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