Parable · Matthew 13:44
The Hidden Treasure
A man finds treasure buried in a field, and sells everything he has to buy that field.
Also called Treasure in the Field
The point
One verse long. He sells everything and the text says he does it with joy.
44The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field.
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Using this at church
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The parable of the Hidden Treasure, explained in plain words. A man finds treasure in a field and sells everything to buy it. https://freescripture.org/parables/hidden-treasure/
Lines for the next eight Sundays, on Digital Lutheran Church
More on what the kingdom is like
The Sower Seed falls on a path, on rock, among thorns, and on good soil. Only one yields.The Mustard Seed The smallest seed grows into a shrub large enough for birds to nest in.The Yeast A woman mixes yeast into a large batch of flour until it works all the way through.The Pearl of Great Price A merchant finds one perfect pearl and sells his whole inventory to buy it.