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Sunday September 15, 2019 sermon slides -- Matthew 13:45-46

Sunday September 15, 2019 sermon slides -- Matthew 13:45-46

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Sunday September 15, 2019 sermon slides -- Matthew 13:45-46

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  1. The Parable of the Pearls Matthew 13:45-46

  2. Introduction • Single sentence parable • Kingdom of Heaven parable

  3. What is not said! • Why were pearls so valuable? • How much money did the pearls cost? • Why did the merchant not sell the pearls once he had them for a nice profit? • What was the availability of pearls?

  4. Culture • Value of pearls • Displaying gems/jewels in Jesus’ day compared to today • Pearls buyer had to seek them out

  5. The Twist • The merchant did not sell the pearls for a profit • Not the normal behavior of a merchant

  6. For Us Today • The story: searching for US Stamps 1 and 2

  7. For Us Today • What do you treasure? • Jesus says we should value the Kingdom of Heaven as the ultimate treasure END OF SLIDES

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