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The Hidden Treasure
Students may read Matthew 13:44
Jesus sat in a boat on the Sea of Galilee and taught a large crowd that had gathered on the shore. He told the people a parable saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field.” The joyful man, who found the treasure, sold everything he owned in order to buy the field that contained the hidden treasure. Jesus told parables like this so people could easily remember what he said and begin to understand more about the kingdom of heaven.
Discussion Questions
What does this parable tell us about the kingdom of heaven? What kind of treasure would we find in the kingdom of heaven? Remember that Jesus said, “Seek first the kingdom of God,” and “The Kingdom of God is within you.”
