Teaching With Discernment

"We cannot now speak in detail"… This is NOT an indication of Gnosticism in the early church, NOT an indicator that the writer of Hebrews is hiding something from the church. This is about prudence and discernment of the things that NEED to be said at the moment. This displays for us a shepherds heart to feed that which is most necessary at the time with an eye to what may come later. It shows concern, knowledge, understanding and willingness to commit to the long labor of systematic instruction. Rather than dump everything he knows, he stays on task and keeps his focus. It is a sign of a thorough and effective teacher.