Treasure Hidden in a Field

Parable★★★★

The parable of a treasure hidden in a field, for the sake of which one will buy the field. Used also of all sinners, for God so loved the world (John 3:16).

— Jesus Christ

The point

The parable of the treasure hidden in a field illustrates the supreme value of God's kingdom, worth all we possess, and is applied to sinners whom God loved so greatly that He gave His Son (John 3:16).

Scripture

Matthew 13:44John 3:16

Audience

AdultsYouth

Tone

Convicting · Hopeful

To tell aloud

about 2 min · 22 words

Subjects

Israel Hidden in the World, the Treasure (Ex God's Love Sacrifice Redemption Salvation Kingdom of God Value

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