278. The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl

Matthew 13:44–46

Open It

1. *What two or three expensive items do you wish you could afford?

2. What is the difference between value and price?

3. How is the value of something determined?

Explore It

1. *What is like a treasure hidden in a field? (Matt.13:44)

2. What happened when the man discovered the hidden treasure? (Matt.13:44)

3. * How did the man feel when he discovered the treasure? (Matt.13:44)

4. To what did Christ compare the kingdom of heaven? Why? (Matt.13:45)

5. What did the man in the parable find? (Matt.13:46)

6. What was the value of the pearl? (Matt.13:46)

7. *How did the man who found the pearl react to his discovery? (Matt.13:46)

Get It

1. *If the gospel is true and heaven is our destiny, why are we often “ho-hum” about Christ and the Christian life?

2. *How can we recover the joy and excitement that we had when we first met Christ?

3. What sacrifices are you willing to make in order to fully embrace Christ and his kingdom?

4. When, if ever, has your faith cost you something?

5. What relationships, possessions, or personal ambitions are you reluctant to give up for Christ?

6. What would you say to a someone who says that you can be a good Christian without completely “selling all” to follow Christ?

7. Other than buried treasure or a precious pearl, what illustrations could you use to explain to a friend the value of knowing Christ?

Apply It

1. What items do you need to “sell off” this week in order to follow Christ and His kingdom?

2. With what person will you try to share the wealth you have in Christ today or tomorrow?

3. *What first step will you take today to recover the joy of knowing Christ?