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(05/08/22) Dio Yang
Parables of the Treasure and the Pearl

Hymn: #173 In Tenderness He sought Me

Scripture: Mat 13:44-46
44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.

Intro: The scheme of the parables in Mat 13 (2+2+2+1)
The kingdom of heaven on earth in the present age —
— the Beginning, the Corruption, the Value of the church and the final Separation (vv 51-54)

Main Points:
The reality of the Church is a hidden treasure in this age
— The church is a treasure because it is the fullness of Christ (Eph 1:23)
— Hidden from the eyes of the world, but seen by angels (1 Pet 1:12)
— This age is the time for the building up of the people of the kingdom of heaven (Jn 17:9-10)

The church is of great value to Jesus
— The great cost of salvation to Jesus
— Each redeemed soul is precious to Jesus
— The Church is of great value to Jesus

Conclusion:
Knowing our value to Jesus impacts how we live
— We live to glorify the Lord who loved us and gave Himself for us

We love what Jesus loves
— His church
— How we love Jesus
— How we love His church

Hymn #678 I love Thy kingdom, Lord

Speaker: Dio Yang

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