“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
To whom is this passage taught?
What are the meanings of the various elements?
Treasure-
Field-
Man-
Hidden-
all that he has-
Matthew 13:
Matthew 13:45–46 ESV
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.
What similarities are there between the parable of the treasure and the pearl?
What differences are there between these parables?
What impact should these parables have on our lives?
-How do you relate to both of the individuals in the parables?
-Are there ways you wish you could be more like them?
As we look back at the parables about the kingdom of heaven () what should we take away from them?
Matthew 13:
Matthew 13:51–52 ESV
“Have you understood all these things?” They said to him, “Yes.” And he said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house, who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.”
What does this short parable mean?
How should it impact our lives?
Personal Reflection
Does the kingdom of God
What role does the kingdom of God play in your daily life?
How can the Kingdom play a larger role in your life?
How are you fulfilling God’s command to share the Kingdom with others?
