Luke 6:3 “But Jesus answering them said, “Have you not even read this, what David did when he was hungry, he and those who were with him:”
The Lord Jesus, on several occasions, challenged the Jews to spend more time in the Scriptures. Was this due to a mass ignorance of Biblical knowledge? Yes and no. The Jewish leaders especially would be very familiar with some portions, such as the law. The memorization of large portions of the law was not uncommon. But, like many throughout history, they tended to major on certain passages and concepts. This left other passages and concepts to fade into obscurity. And, it is this filtering of the Scriptures that has led to all kinds of erroneous dogma.
Heavenly Father, what a mercy is Your Word! May we always embrace the whole of Scripture, loving it every part. To know You is a pursuit we must not limit by a narrow view of Scriptural concepts. We would serve You with a full understanding of our marching orders. Without it, we stand in danger of service without knowledge. We will praise You forever! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.