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The Treasure and the Pearl


The Treasure and the Pearl Matthew 13 John: Lebron James card. What would you sell everything you had for? Greg: Parable of the hidden treasure: Matthew 13:44 The kingdom of God: once we experience the treasure, we won’t hesitate to give everything away for it. Amy and ebay. John: Antique Roadshow. How many of you would buy these for $5,000? They’re worth over a $1M. John 12:1-8: Mary, Jesus, and the ointment. She had experienced Jesus. It was worth it! Greg: The pearl: Matthew 13:45-46 John: Worthless treasure: iron ore in the desert. Rich ruler: Matthew 19:16-24 What are you hesitant to give up? Wealth? Position? Respect? Have you met Jesus or have you just met the idea of Jesus: rules. Greg: Matthew 8:18-22. Even family?!?! What would prevent you from following Jesus? John: Frodo, the ring, Mount Doom. Greg: How do we know Christ is the treasure? We experience him! John: Experience Christ in the Bible. Start your day by experiencing Jesus. Greg: Experience Christ in community. The voice of God John: Experience Christ in prayer. The 40 Day Prayer Challenge. God wants to be with you! Take everything to God. For me: journaling. Time without devices. Greg: Experience Christ in disciplines.

How much do you value eternal treasures. Jesus’ simple parable reveals what’s in our hearts. Can you leave behind the things of this world to find your heavenly rewards?


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