Treasures and Pearls
Parables
January 16, 2022
Rev. Dr. Gabe Sylvia
Jesus' parables in Matthew 13 call believers to recognize the priceless treasure of the kingdom revealed by the Spirit and to willingly sacrifice their time, money, and possessions to possess it.
Summary
Pastor Gabe expounds two parables in Matthew 13 addressed to those already in the kingdom, teaching that where we place our treasure determines the posture of our hearts; when the Spirit reveals the value of the kingdom we must recognize it, embrace it, and be willing to give up everything to make it our own. Salvation and the Spirit are a priceless pledge of inheritance, and as worship deepens our appreciation for kingdom truths we should reorient our lives—practically in how we spend our time and money—toward sacrificial allegiance (illustrated by the BE Bold giving progress).
Key Points
- Matthew 13 contains two parables spoken to people already in the kingdom.
- “Where our treasure is, our heart is”: our hearts must be trained to treasure rightly.
- The Spirit reveals the kingdom’s value; we must recognize and respond to that revelation.
- Conversion and the gift of the Spirit are a priceless pledge of what Christ has earned.
- The kingdom is like a hidden treasure (and the man who sells all to buy the field): joyfully sacrifice all to possess it.
- This calling has concrete implications for priorities—especially time and money.
- The church’s giving (BE Bold at 114%) is an example of putting kingdom treasure into practice.
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