Precious Pictures: The Parables of Christ, Lesson 4, Preciousness (Julia Dembeck, June 29, 2022)

Parables of Preciousness

The Hidden Treasure, The Pearl of Great Price, and The Net

Matthew 13:44–50

Julia Dembeck

Aim: To find our supreme treasure in King Jesus.

Precious Treasure (v. 44–46)

By Surprise

• This treasure is hidden.
• This treasure is supremely valuable.

By Diligence

• This treasure is found in diligence.
• This treasure is supremely valuable.

Precious Treasure Application

Precious Warning (v. 47–50)

Context and Situation

Bad fish:

• What is the behavior?
• What is the outcome?

Good fish:

• What is the behavior?
• What is the outcome?

Application

Precious warning as an invitation

Precious warning as a call

Conclusion