The Kingdom Of Heaven As A Treasure

The Kingdom of Heaven as a Treasure

Study Text: Matthew 13: 44 - 46

Introduction:

- The Kingdom of Heaven is a Treasure. But it does you no good if you do not know its Value and benefit from the blessings it affords.

- Whether we know or see its Value or not, Jesus reveals to us through these parables that His Kingdom holds so much value that it is worth any Sacrifice we might have to make in order to have the Treasure.

- We shall be discussing the topic under three subheadings:

1. The Great Worth of the Treasure

2. The Good Works for the Treasure

3. The Golden Wisdom from the Treasure

1. The Great Worth of the Treasure

- The Kingdom of Heaven, which is the Treasure we are looking at is of great worth to the believers that possess it.

- The Scriptures assisted us in identifying some of the great values of the Kingdom:

1. It is a Refuge from the Powers of Darkness. Colossians 1:13

- Anyone that is outside the kingdom of God is in the kingdom of Satan, under his influence and trapped in various sins.

- In the kingdom of Christ, we find deliverance and refuge being free from sin to serve God - Romans 6:17-18

2. It is the Habitation of Righteousness, Peace and Joy. Romans 14:17

1. Righteousness which comes through faith in Christ - Philippians 3:8-9

2. Peace from God through prayer which surpasses understanding. Philippians 4:6-7

3. Abiding joy in the Holy Ghost, no matter the circumstances - Philippians 4:4; 2:17-19

3. It is an Established and Eternal Kingdom. Hebrews 12:25-29

- It will never be destroyed and of this kingdom there will be no end - Luke 1:33

4. It will be Presented to God when Christ Returns. - 1Corinthians 15:21-26

- At that time, those who are now "sons of the kingdom" will "shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father" Matthew 13:41-43

- From then on, those in this kingdom will dwell in the presence of God - Revelation 21:1-7

2. The Good Works for the Treasure

- The man who found buried Treasure and the man who found the pearl both sacrificed literally everything they had to obtain the Treasure.

- Their good works began from the discovery of the Treasure. The Kingdom of Heaven is hidden, and only those that diligently seek it can find it.

- They didn’t mind the great Sacrifice of selling off everything they owned because they know that the value of the Kingdom is far greater than the riches of the world in accumulation.

- They believe that the Treasure of the Kingdom is worth the sacrifice of selling off what they have in order to possess it.

- Those who know the value of the Kingdom of Heaven, know that it worth any price you have to pay.

- As valuable as our earthly possessions may be, they cannot compare with the value God has placed on the kingdom of Heaven.

- The priceless treasure of the kingdom of God, and knowing Jesus as Lord and Saviour, cannot be compared to anything the world offers.

- Finding and knowing the truth of the kingdom of God, and faith in Christ, has a great effect on individuals. Lives have been changed for all eternity.

- Some have given up all that the world offers to know Jesus and the kingdom of God, giving up their own desires to find great joy and fulfillment in God’s plans. Matthew 16:24-26

- If you look closely and allow your spiritual eyes to be opened to the truth, you will find joy in living each day with the kingdom of God in mind, like those individuals in the two parables we read about, and you will sell all you have to possess the priceless treasure of knowing Jesus as your Saviour and remaining a part of His Kingdom.

- You will quickly realize that everything you once thought was important in life is nothing compared to the treasure of eternal life with Christ in Glory.

- You are being encouraged to seek the treasure of the kingdom of God. You will find it as you seek it with all your heart.

3. The Golden Wisdom from the Treasure

- There are great and glorious wisdom that we can receive from the parables:

1. The kingdom of God is priceless.

- Life is a journey, so you need to live your life with the kingdom of God always in mind.

- Do not be so worldly minded that you overlook what is the true treasure in this life and the next: knowing Jesus as your Lord and Saviour and knowing that there is life beyond the physical life you know of today;