"In the midst of explaining a parable to the disciples, Jesus stopped and asked them a question: 'Do you understand these things?' (Mt. 13:52)
"Now, rule number one in reading Scripture is when Jesus asks a question, you answer it. You don't keep reading to see how the Apostles or disciples answered it. You stop, put down the Bible, and answer it yourself.
"I have deliberately not provided any context to the question Jesus asks above (you can look it up later if you'd like). But for now just stay with this question and apply it to any or all of Scripture. Do you understand these things?
"What does it mean to understand? The Greek word that is translated as 'understand' is οἴδατε (oidate), which refers to seeing that becomes knowing, seeing and laying hold of something that is a gateway to grasping spiritual truth.
"So the question remains: Do you understand these things?"
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish,
Washington, DC) reflected on the message of Jesus through His parables and other teachings to us in today's world.
To access Msgr. Pope’s complete post, please visit:
Community in Mission: Consider Answering This Question That Jesus Posed (2 AUG 15)
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