1. “The Whole Lot”

2. Matthew 13:45–46 (NIV) “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.

3. 1.The Kingdom of Heaven is like a Merchant Looking for Fine Pearls

4. 1.The Kingdom of Heaven is like a Merchant Looking for Fine Pearls 1. HE IS CONFUSED ABOUT DEATH

5. 1.The Kingdom of Heaven is like a Merchant Looking for Fine Pearls 1. HE IS CONFUSED ABOUT DEATH 2. THIS WORLD IS IMPERSONAL / EXISTENTIAL

6. 1.The Kingdom of Heaven is like a Merchant Looking for Fine Pearls 1. HE IS CONFUSED ABOUT DEATH 2. THIS WORLD IS IMPERSONAL / EXISTENTIAL 3. MAN IS LOOKING IN THE WRONG PLACES

7. 2. When He Found A Pearl of Great Value

8. 2. When He Found A Pearl of Great Value 1. WHILST MAN MIGHT BE CONFUSED ABOUT DEATH JESUS IS ITS ANSWER!

9. 2. When He Found A Pearl of Great Value 1. WHILST MAN IS MIGHT BE CONFUSED ABOUT DEATH JESUS IS ITS ANSWER! 2. JESUS IS THE ANSWER TO THE IMPERSONAL FEELING IN MY HEART

10. Romans 8:32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all, how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?... 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?... 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

11. 2. When He Found A Pearl of Great Value 1. WHILST MAN IS MIGHT BE CONFUSED ABOUT DEATH JESUS IS ITS ANSWER! 2. JESUS IS THE ANSWER TO THE IMPERSONAL FEELING IN MY HEART 3. JESUS SAYS I AM THE ANSWER!

12. John 10:9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 11 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

13. 3. He Went Away and Sold What He had and Bought it! Are you committed to… The King? The Kingdom? Kingdom Ministry – 2 places… Marketplace Local Church 1. Dollars/Resources 2. Active Involvement – Membership GeneralActive