Thursday, March 3, 2011

The Parable of the Hidden Treasure

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. when he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.

This Sunday, we're studying the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl. In order to experience the joy of finding something of great value, the small groups will follow a map to a hidden treasure. I've been thinking all week what treasure they should seek. Part of my struggle in finding the right item is my uncertainty in how to interpret the parables. What is the item of great worth, and who is the man who gives up everything for it?

Option 1:
Item of great worth = Christ's kingdom (more specifically, Jesus)
The man who sold all he had = us

Option 2:
Item of great worth = Christ's kingdom (more specifically, us)
The man who sold all he had = Jesus

What are your thoughts, dear reader? Should the treasure point them to the infinite worth of knowing Christ and gaining his kingdom? Or should the treasure be a reminder that Christ gave everything he owned to gain us?

2 comments:

  1. i think you should have them find Jesus as the life that ushered in the kingdom of heaven on earth- a completely different way of experiencing the world and interacting with others, which is not complete, yet.

    fantastic job, Miss Breann. keep planting trees- we appreciate you more than you can imagine... love, charity

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  2. Hey, Charity! Thanks for the reminder of the now-ness of the Kingdom, and for your kind words. Jonah's eagerness to learn sets a tone in the classroom that makes it a fun place to teach. Love you guys!

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