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The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure

…. The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure. The Parable Of The Pearl Of Great Price. Matthew 13:44-46. The Hidden Treasure The Pearl Of Great Price. Matt 13:44-46. Setting On Western shore of Sea of Galilee; late in 2nd year of preaching During the Great Galilean Ministry

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The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure

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  2. The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure The Parable Of The Pearl Of Great Price Matthew 13:44-46

  3. The Hidden Treasure The Pearl Of Great Price Matt 13:44-46 Setting • On Western shore of Sea of Galilee; late in 2nd year of preaching • During the Great Galilean Ministry • Jesus is beginning a “2nd tour” of Galilee Lk 8:1 • The start of 3 “private” parables v. 36

  4. The Hidden Treasure The Pearl Of Great Price Matt 13:44-46 TheHiddenTreasureParablev. 44 • A man finds a treasure in a field • He does not own the field • Yet, overcome with joy, he sells all he has to buy the field • All he owns pales in comparison to the value of the treasure he has found

  5. The Hidden Treasure The Pearl Of Great Price Matt 13:44-46 ThePearlParablevv. 45-46 • A merchant is on a “quest”…searching for fine pearls • Success…he finds the “perfect” pearl • To have it, he sells everything else he owns in order to purchase the pearl

  6. The Hidden Treasure The Pearl Of Great Price Matt 13:44-46 ThePearlParablevv. 45-46 • The merchant’s “quest” defined him • He wasn’t going to stop until he located the desire of his heart • He has to have that pearl…everything he owns pales in comparison

  7. The Hidden Treasure The Pearl Of Great Price Matt 13:44-46 TheApplication • Jesus commends a “spirit” that is noteworthy vv. 44b, 46 • The heavenly kingdom must be valued above everything else in one’s life • All must be willingly forsaken Lk 14:33 cp. Mt 19:22

  8. The Hidden Treasure The Pearl Of Great Price Matt 13:44-46 TheApplication • Re: this “noteworthy spirit” • Possessed only when we are willing to correctly compare things of this life to what can be gained eternally • Seen in Paul’s life Phil 3:4-8 Col 2:3 • Seen in Moses’ life Heb 11:24-26

  9. The Hidden Treasure The Pearl Of Great Price Matt 13:44-46 TheApplication • Re: this “noteworthy spirit” • This “choice” we must make is made even more challenging when facing an unbelieving world after we choose • Imagine the reaction (scorn) the man received as he sold all his possessions!!

  10. The Hidden Treasure The Pearl Of Great Price Matt 13:44-46 TheApplication • Re: this “noteworthy spirit” • Though having to contend with hurtful mocking & slander… • The one who finds “heaven’s treasure” knows its real value…he will gladly give up everything to possess it

  11. The Hidden Treasure The Pearl Of Great Price Matt 13:44-46 TheApplication • Similarity between the 2 parables – • Both teach the incomparable value (worth) of heaven’s kingdom • A value recognized by the willingness to dispose of everything else to have it • Even including family Lk 14:26

  12. The Hidden Treasure The Pearl Of Great Price Matt 13:44-46 TheApplication • Similarity between the 2 parables – • The cost of discipleship was a frequent theme in Jesus’ kingdom teaching • A calculated decision that we must make Lk 9:57-62 14:28-30

  13. The Hidden Treasure The Pearl Of Great Price Matt 13:44-46 TheApplication • Difference between the 2 parables – The Hidden Treasure • The man was not looking for treasure • He sort of “stumbled upon it” • People are occupied with life’s mundane activities with little/no spiritual concern

  14. The Hidden Treasure The Pearl Of Great Price Matt 13:44-46 TheApplication • Difference between the 2 parables – The Hidden Treasure • Such are exposed to heaven’s kingdom when they least expect it Jn 4:4-42 Acts 8:9-13 • They realize its worth…give up all for it

  15. The Hidden Treasure The Pearl Of Great Price Matt 13:44-46 TheApplication • Difference between the 2 parables – The Hidden Treasure • Thus, we are exhorted re: those who are not looking for the kingdom Mt 5:13-16 Titus 2:10 1 Pet 2:11-12

  16. The Hidden Treasure The Pearl Of Great Price Matt 13:44-46 TheApplication • Difference between the 2 parables – The Pearl Of Great Price • The merchant was looking for pearls • He hoped to find it • People who are looking for truth, searching for that which interests them

  17. The Hidden Treasure The Pearl Of Great Price Matt 13:44-46 TheApplication • Difference between the 2 parables – The Pearl Of Great Price • They can be led to Christ, His kingdom when Divine providence puts them in contact with those who can teach them Acts 8:26-40 10:1-48

  18. The Hidden Treasure The Pearl Of Great Price Matt 13:44-46 TheApplication • Difference between the 2 parables – The Pearl Of Great Price • Thus, we are exhorted re: those who are looking for the kingdom 1 Pet 3:15

  19. The Hidden Treasure The Pearl Of Great Price Matt 13:44-46 TheLesson • Do I value heaven’s kingdom above everything else in my life? • Evangelistic help re: those who are or are not looking for the kingdom MAIN SECONDARY

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