Parable of the Hidden Treasure and Pearl of Great Price

Have you ever been on a treasure hunt? Did you find the treasure? Our passage today talks about incomparable treasure of the kingdom of heaven and the joy we have when we go “all-in” for Christ.

I. Two Different Paths

i. Path of the Stumbler

ii. Path of the Searcher

II. Response of Joy

Questions:

1) Have you ever stumbled across something really valuable? What was that like? How’d it happen?

2) How would you describe your path to Christ? Stumbling on him one day? Searching for years? Different than these?

3) What kinds of earthly treasures vie for your hearts affections?

4) When was a time you were overwhelmed in joy by Jesus?

5) Why is it so joyful to give up everything for Jesus?