The Value of Heaven

SERIES: THE STORIES OF JESUS

MESSAGE: The Value of Heaven

TEXT: Matthew 13:44–46

DATE: February 23, 2025

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The kingdom is like a hidden treasure discovered. (V. 44)

   1. Hidden.

   2. Discovered.

      (Isa. 65:1)

   3. Evaluated.

   4. Joyfully purchased.

      (Isa. 55:1–3)

2. The Kingdom is like a great pearl found.
   (Vv. 45-46)

   1. Seeking.

      (Isa. 55:5–6; Jer. 29:13)

   2. Finding.

   3. Selling.

   4. Buying.

      (Prov. 3:13–18)

Lessons from the parables:

1. The kingdom must be personally accepted. 

   (Rom. (9:6–7)

2. The kingdom is priceless in value.

   (Job 28:12–15, 21, 23, 28; 1 Pet. 1:4)

3. The kingdom is the source of true joy.

   (John 15:9–11; 1 John 1:1–4)

4. The kingdom may be entered into by different circumstances. 

5. The kingdom is made personal by a transaction. 

   (Isa. 55:1; Matt. 10:37–39; Luke 14:28–33; Phil. 3:4–9)