285: Old Gems & New Treasures: Are You Still a Student?
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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