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Hidden Treasure found in the field (Matt. 13:44) Merchant finds one pearl of great price (Matt. 13:45-46)

The Value Of The Kingdom Justification from sin – Rom. 5:1

The Value Of The Kingdom Justification from sin – Rom. 5:1 Peace with God – Eph. 2:13-14

The Value Of The Kingdom Justification from sin – Rom. 5:1 Peace with God – Eph. 2:13-14 Hope of heaven beyond the grave –Heb. 6:18-10, I Cor. 15:20-22, Rom. 8:24-25

The Value Of The Kingdom Justification from sin – Rom. 5:1 Peace with God – Eph. 2:13-14 Hope of heaven beyond the grave –Heb. 6:18-10, I Cor. 15:20-22, Rom. 8:24-25 Wisdom for living – Col. 2:3

The Value Of The Kingdom Justification from sin – Rom. 5:1 Peace with God – Eph. 2:13-14 Hope of heaven beyond the grave –Heb. 6:18-10, I Cor. 15:20-22, Rom. 8:24-25 Wisdom for living – Col. 2:3 Communicated through the Word of God – the Gospel – Rom. 1:16-17, Col. 1:5

The Value Of The Kingdom Meets man’s greatest need – What have I profited…(Matt. 16:26)

The Value Of The Kingdom Meets man’s greatest need – What have I profited…(Matt. 16:26) Provides for time and eternity (Gen. 1:27, Eph. 2:1, I Tim. 4:8)

The Treasure Found The kingdom of heaven rules within but is not from within – Lk. 17:20; 3:2, 3:17

The Treasure Found The kingdom of heaven rules within but is not from within – Lk. 17:20; 3:2, 3:17 Is found when we were not looking for it – Gentiles in contrast to the Jews who were part of His covenant (Rom. 10:20, Isa. 65:1, Col. 4:5)

The Treasure Found The kingdom of heaven rules within but is not from within – Lk. 17:20; 3:2, 3:17 Is found when we were not looking for it – Gentiles in contrast to the Jews who were part of His covenant (Rom. 10:20, Isa. 65:1, Col. 4:5) Is found by those who are seeking the kingdom – promise of the Messiah (Matt. 13:45, 52, 2 Pet. 1:19)

The Treasure Is Bought Its great value is that it demands all we have to buy it – discipleship demands it (Matt. 5:3, Lk. 14:33, Matt. 16:24)

The Treasure Is Bought Its great value is that it demands all we have to buy it – discipleship demands it (Matt. 5:3, Lk. 14:33, Matt. 16:24) Seeks the word of God and God’s wisdom in order to obtain it (Psm. 19:10. Prov.3:13-14, Prov. 2:4-5, Col. 2:3)

The Treasure Is Bought Its great value is that it demands all we have to buy it – discipleship demands it (Matt. 5:3, Lk. 14:33, Matt. 16:24) Seeks the word of God and God’s wisdom in order to obtain it (Psm. 19:10. Prov.3:13-14, Prov. 2:4-5, Col. 2:3) Gladly sells all to obtain the kingdom – with joy sells all to buy the treasure- pearl (Phil. 3:7-8)

The value of the kingdom the treasure of redemption from sin and the grave

When found, by coming upon it, or looking for it; the value is seen as an abundant treasure.

Will obtain Christ through the Gospel in order to obtain his saving wisdom

The value is so great that one joyfully gives all one has to obtain it – the kingdom demands all to die to self