TITLE: Treasures and Pearls
TEXT: Matthew 13:44-46
PROPOSITION: Parables describe the kingdom (church).
QUESTION: What?
KEY WORD: Comparisons
READING: Same
1. Tell the two parables.
A. Treasure - accidently found, hides it, sells all, buys field
B. Pearl - searching for pearls, finds one, sells all others
2. Compare them.
A. Portray the kingdom as valuable and exciting.
B. Something hidden, not visible.
a) Must search for the kingdom
b) May be unexpectedly found
c) There are a lot of “fakes” out there
C. Worth selling all that one has to obtain it.
3. Contrast them.
PEARLS TREASURE
A. Rich man Poor man
B. On purpose Accidently found
C. Sells pearls Sells what he has
Shep. Leaves 99
D. Kingdom = merchant Kingdom = the treasure
Seeker, buyer That which is available
E. Describes members Describes non-members
Seeking the lost Lost seeking salvation
4. Why Pearls?
A. Pearl is only gem born in water.
B. Pearl is only gem that grows.
C. Pearl is only gem that is beautiful in natural state.