The Parableof the

Hidden Treasure

The Preciousnessand Value

of the Kingdom

Explanation of the Parable

Details of the ParableFinds a treasure and hides it

Meaning of the ParableDescribes the value

of the kingdom

Hidden Treasure

Explanation of the Parable

Apostle Paul as an ExampleDiscovered the “treasure” unexpectedly

Acts 9:1-2Acts 26:9-11Acts 26:19-23

Hidden Treasure

Explanation of the Parable

Apostle Paul as an ExampleEstimation of what he found

Philippians 3:4-112 Corinthians 4:7Colossians 2:1-2

Hidden Treasure

Kingdom of Exceeding Value

Refuge from powers of darknessColossians 1:13Ephesians 2:1-3Romans 6:17-181 Corinthians 10:13

Hidden Treasure

Kingdom of Exceeding Value

Domain of righteousness, Peace, JoyRomans 14:17Philippians 3:8-9Philippians 4:6-7Philippians 4:4Philippians 2:17-18

Hidden Treasure

Kingdom of Exceeding Value

Unshakeable kingdomHebrews 12:25-29Daniel 2:44; 2 Peter 1:10-11

Hidden Treasure

Kingdom of Exceeding Value

Destined for Glory1 Corinthians 15:21-26Matthew 13:41-43Revelation 21:1-5Revelation 21:9-12Revelation 21:22-27

Hidden Treasure

What is the value of the Kingdom?

StephenActs 7

Early ChristiansActs 8:1-4

Apostle Paul2 Timothy 3:10-11; 4:6-8, 16-18

Loved ones who died in ChristRevelation 7:9-17

Hidden Treasure

What is the value of the Kingdom?

Our Lord JesusPhilippians 2:5-8

Hidden Treasure

Our response to the gospel, and how we live our lives as

Christians, demonstrate our true estimation of the “treasure” of

the kingdom of heaven!

“It is worth it all!”