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The Eternal Kingdom: A Parable of Salvation and Sacrifice

Explore the value of salvation through the parable of the pearl of great price. Reflect on worldly treasures versus the eternal kingdom and the need to put God above all else. Are you willing to pay the price for salvation?

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The Eternal Kingdom: A Parable of Salvation and Sacrifice

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  1. Pearl ofGreat Price Matthew 13:45-46

  2. The Parable Explained • Kingdom Parable • Jesus established an eternal kingdom • Parable about salvation • The value of salvation • How to react to the good news of salvation • Pearl connoisseur looking for the perfect pearl • He sold everything to purchase it! • Are we willing to sell our second-class pearlsin exchange for heaven?

  3. Second Class Pearls • Worldly Treasure • Parable of the Rich Fool Luke 12:15-21 • No satisfaction in riches Ecclesiastes 5:10 • What will a man exchange for his own soul? Mark 8:37

  4. Second Class Pearls • Worldly Treasure • Worldly Wisdom • Reject God for commands of men Matt. 15:8-9 • Nothing better than to simply follow GodRomans 11:33-12:2 • Do not be wise in your own opinionsRomans 12:16

  5. Second Class Pearls • Worldly Treasure • Worldly Wisdom • Worldly Favor • Friendship with world is enmity with God James 4:4 • Paul gave up “society” Philippians 3:3-7 • Jesus died to make us His own special peopleTitus 2:14

  6. Second Class Pearls • Worldly Treasure • Worldly Wisdom • Worldly Favor • Worldly Ties • Family is NOT first • Apostles left families to follow Jesus Mark 10:28-31 • Jesus must come first Matthew 10:37-38

  7. Are You Willing to Pay the Price? • Rich Young Ruler wasn’t willing • Martha was too distracted • Judas traded it • Saul of Tarsus asked, “Lord,whatdo you want me to do?”

  8. What Must I Do To Be Saved? You believe in God, believe also in Me. John 14:1 Unless you repent, you likewise will perish. Luke 13:3 Confess Me before men, and I’ll confess you before My Father. Matthew 10:32 He that believes and is baptized shall be saved Mark 16:16 Be faithfulunto death... Rev. 2:10

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