40 Five Parables

Mark 4:26-34; Matthew13:44-52, TBC Book Two, Chapter 40
Jesus used many parables to show what the kingdom of heaven is like. . . . He caught everyone’s attention when he said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure that’s hidden in a field.”

In their mind’s eye, the disciples could imagine a field with a buried treasure hidden there. As Jesus continued, they listened intently.

“A man found the treasure in the field, and he was so happy he could hardly contain himself. Carefully, he buried it again where he found it. Then, full of joy, he went home, sold everything he had, and used the money to buy that field.

“In the same way, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant who went looking for valuable pearls. One day he found one of great value, the pearl of a lifetime. So he went home, gathered up everything he owned, and sold it all. Taking the money he had gained, he went back and gave it all so he could buy the pearl. He reasoned it was worth everything he had paid and more.  . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 40, for the rest of the story.)

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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: ​"He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep, to gain that which he cannot lose.”​—Jim Elliott, Through Gates of Splendor
     A promise to cling to: “ ‘In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.’ I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.” 2 Corinthians 6:2 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Make My Life a Prayer to You  Keith Green     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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