The Value of the Kingdom: Parables of Great Price
Exploring the teachings from Matthew 13:1-58, we dive into the significance of the Kingdom of Heaven through various parables. From the Parable of the Sower to the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price, these stories illustrate the reception, hindrances, obstacles, and true value of the Kingdom. Discover how individuals in ancient times safeguarded their treasures and how seeking the Kingdom is like finding a hidden treasure or a precious pearl. Uncover the diligence and faithfulness required to embrace the Kingdom of Heaven fully.
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Teaching By The Sea The Value Of The Kingdom
Teaching By The Sea Pt 2 The Value Of The Kingdom
The Value Of The Kingdom Matthew 13:1-58 The Parable of the Sower deals with the reception and hinderance of the Word of the Kingdom in the hearts of it s hearers The Parable of The Wheat & Tares deals with obstacles to the success of the Kingdom of Heaven The Parables of The Leaven and Mustard Seed deal with the establishment, gradual expansion, and and increase, of the Kingdom of Heaven The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and Pearl of Great Price deal with the true value of the Kingdom of Heaven The Parable of The Net deals with the diligence and faithfulness required for the Kingdom of Heaven
The Value Of The Kingdom Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. (Matthew 13:44 KJV)
The Value Of The Kingdom Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. (Matthew 13:45 46 KJV)
The Value Of The Kingdom Matthew 13:44-46 Background The Parable of The Hidden Treasure People in the 1st century did not have safe deposit boxes, strong impregnable safes, offshore or even Swiss bank accounts, in which to hide the silver, gold, precious gems, or costly raiment Carrying such valuables around was very unsafe and dangerous Cf (Lk 10:30) Ones home was not the safest place either Cf (Matt 6:19-20) Remember the even the unprofitable servant dug and hid his lord s money in the earth (Matt 25:18), This was the perhaps the best way to safeguard ones valuable possessions unless you had armed guards to protect them
The Value Of The Kingdom Matthew 13:44-46 Background The Parable of The Pearl Of Great Price Pearls are not mentioned much in the Bible (about 8 times mainly in Revelation) but those instances relay to us their great value. No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies. (Job 28:18 KJV) Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. (Matthew 7:6 KJV) In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; (1 Timothy 2:9 KJV) And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass. (Revelation 21:21 KJV)
The Value Of The Kingdom Philippine officials believe they may have recovered the biggest natural giant clam pearl in the world - weighing a whopping 34kg 74.95 lbs (5.2 stone). Cleopatra reportedly owned two pearls worth approx. $400,000 each
The Value Of The Kingdom Matthew 13:1-58 Difference In The Two Parables The big contrast between the parables, is the manner in which the two people came to fine their treasure One seem to stumble uponhis treasure Saul of Tarsus Acts 9 Philippian jailor Acts 16 The other was seekinghis treasure Cornelius Acts 10 The Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8
The Value Of The Kingdom Matthew 13:1-58 Similarities In The Two Parables Both found valuable treasure One found in a field The other purchased in a market Both teach the incomparable value of the Kingdom/Church Both were attained by sacrifice Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. (Matthew 13:44 KJV) Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. (Matthew 13:46 KJV)
The Value Of The Kingdom Matthew 13:1-58 The Lessons Of The Two Parables They Teach the Incomparable Value of the Kingdom/Church Valuable Because God s Preparation For It s Establishment And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord (Ephesians 3:9 11 KJV) Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. (Galatians 4:3 5 KJV)
The Value Of The Kingdom Matthew 13:1-58 The Lessons Of The Two Parables They Teach the Incomparable Value of the Kingdom/Church Valuable Because It s Cost Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. (Acts 20:28 KJV) For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. (Hebrews 4:15 KJV)
Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: (1 Peter 1:18 22 KJV)
The Value Of The Kingdom Matthew 13:1-58 The Lessons Of The Two Parables They Teach the Incomparable Value of the Kingdom/Church Valuable Because It s Destiny For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ s at his coming. Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. (1 Corinthians 15:22 24 KJV)
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. (Luke 10:19 20 KJV)
which To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel. (Hebrews 12:23 24 KJV) are written The middle voice indicates that the subject is acting in relation to itself or is participating in the results of the action expressed by the verb. I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life. (Philippians 4:2 3 KJV)
And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. (Revelation 20:12 15 KJV)
The Value Of The Kingdom Matthew 13:1-58 The Lessons Of The Two Parables They Teach the Incomparable Value of the Kingdom/Church Both were attained by sacrifice Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. (Matthew 13:44 KJV) Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. (Matthew 13:46 KJV)
The Value Of The Kingdom Matthew 13:1-58 The Lessons Of The Two Parables They Teach the Incomparable Value of the Kingdom/Church By sacrifice are the Keys To The Kingdom obtained And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. (Luke 9:23 KJV)
But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, (Philippians 3:7 8 KJV)
The Value Of The Kingdom Matthew 13:1-58 The Lessons Of The Two Parables They Teach the Incomparable Value of the Kingdom/Church By sacrifice are the Keys To The Kingdom obtained Human Traditions But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. (Matthew 15:9 KJV) (Mk 7:5-13)
The Value Of The Kingdom Matthew 13:1-58 The Lessons Of The Two Parables They Teach the Incomparable Value of the Kingdom/Church By sacrifice are the Keys To The Kingdom obtained Family (*If needBe) For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper. And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. (Luke 14:24 26 KJV)
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. And a man s foes shall be they of his own household. He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. (Matthew 10:34 37 KJV)
The Value Of The Kingdom Matthew 13:1-58 The Lessons Of The Two Parables They Teach the Incomparable Value of the Kingdom/Church By sacrifice are the Keys To The Kingdom obtained Material Possessions Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. (Matthew 19:21 22 KJV)
The Value Of The Kingdom Matthew 13:1-58 The Lessons Of The Two Parables They Teach the Incomparable Value of the Kingdom/Church By sacrifice are the Keys To The Kingdom obtained Career/Reputation Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. (Philippians 3:4 7 KJV)
The Value Of The Kingdom Matthew 13:1-58 The Lessons Of The Two Parables They Teach the Incomparable Value of the Kingdom/Church By sacrifice are the Keys To The Kingdom obtained Life But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able. And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father. (Matthew 20:22 23 KJV)
And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. (Acts 20:22 25 KJV)
According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith (Philippians 1:20 25 KJV)
For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. (2 Timothy 4:6 8 KJV)
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth. Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me. Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance. (2 Peter 1:10 15 KJV)
