“Are You On A Treasure Hunt?”
Strange Tales—Part 8
Matthew 13:44-46
June 23, 2013
1. SOMETHING VALUABLE IS SOUGHT.
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure…” v 44a
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine
pearls.” v 45
“‘For the Son of Man came to seek…’” Luke 19:10a
Determine The Worth Of The Treasure.
2. SOMETHING CONCEALABLE IS FOUND.
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a
man found it, he hid it again…” v 44b
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is
the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But
small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a
few find it.” Matthew 7:13-14
“When he found one of great value…” v 46a
“‘For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.’”
Luke 19:10
Discover The Way To The Treasure.
3. SOMETHING DESIRABLE IS BOUGHT.
“…and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that
field.” v 44c
“…he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.” v 46b
Decide The Willingness For The Treasure.