The fourth sermon in this series covers the two parables in which Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to hidden treasure as well as a pearl of great price.
READ: Matthew 13:44-46
DISCUSS: What are some of the most "valuable" things you own, and what makes them valuable to you? / What do you think the hidden treasure in Matthew 13:44 symbolizes? Was the man wrong for not telling the landowner about the treasure? Why or why not? / What do you think the pearl of great price symbolizes? / What does "seek first the Kingdom of God" mean in today's context? / How do these parables challenge our priorities and values?
PRAY: Ask God to make Christ and his Kingdom the most valuable thing in your life.
PRACTICE: Reflect on your current priorities and consider what you need to change for the sake of spiritual growth and fulfillment. / Seek to cultivate a deeper understanding of the Kingdom of Heaven. Worship the Lord. Spend time in solitude with Him. / Embrace a mindset of selflessness and willingness to let go of earthly attachments in pursuit of eternal treasures.
DIVE DEEPER: Read Matthew 6:21, Matthew 19:29, Luke 14:33, Philippians 3:7-9, and Hebrews 11:24-26. / What do the verses above teach us about the value of the Kingdom of God and treasuring Jesus Christ?