Matthew 13:44 – Parable of the Treasure
MT13:44 “The Realm of Heaven may be compared to[1] a treasure hidden in a field.[2] When a person found that hidden treasure out of sheer joy he went and sold everything he possessed[3] and bought the field.[4]
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[1] May be compared to: Something about the Church of Christ is so precious it is worth selling every thing to obtain.
[2] Field: We are back to a field again. This is the third time.
[3] Sold everything he possessed: This is a command Jesus gave to some persons, including his personal apostles (Matthew 19:21; Mark 10:21; Luke 12:32, 33; 18:22). The early Christians actually did this (Acts 4:34, 36). Paul also made such sacrifices (Philippians 3:7).
[4] Bought the field: The lesson may be: sometimes it is worth getting rid of everything to obtain something far more wonderful. The treasure is likely the opportunity of membership in the Christian Church, the realm of profession under the rule of the Lord Jesus Christ. There is a Proverb which says: “Buy truth itself and do not sell it-wisdom and discipline and understanding.” (Proverbs 23:23 NWT) To attain these Christine privileges and their promises it is worth loosing everything to obtain it. Jesus taught: “The one who sacrifices his being for me will gain it.”
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Preceding
Matthew 12:33-37 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Judgment Day
Matthew 13 – Parables on Kingdom mysteries
Matthew 13:1-9 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Parable: the Soil and the Seed
Matthew 13:10-15 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Why Speak in Parables?
Matthew 13:16-17 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Happy Eyes and Ears
Matthew 13:18-23 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Parable of the Seed and Soil
Matthew 13:24-30 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Parable of the Field and the Harvest
Matthew 13:31-32 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Parable of the Mustard Seed
Matthew 13:33 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Parable of the Fermented Whole
Matthew 13:34-35 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Manner of Teaching Foretold
Matthew 13:36-43 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Parable of the Zizania in the Field Explained
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Additional reading
- A good idea to halt all activity for one hour some day
- Not everyone in the churches of Christ are “ungodly”
- Called Christian
- The Realm of profession in Christianity
- Partakers and sons of the Realm
- To sacrifice our being for Christ
- Today’s thought “Blessed people …” (July 27)
- A heart in the right place and brightly burning faith
- Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness
- A treasure which can give me everything I need
- Hidden Treasures
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Related
- Kingdom Treasure
- Farmer Jesus and Kingdom Seeds [Mt 13:10-13, 31-33, 44-46, Rom 8:39]
- The Prophetic Parables of Matthew 13 (p3)
- The Prophetic Parables of Matthew 13 (p4)
- Bible Study Notes on Matthew 13:24-58 – 20180112
- Good seed
- Growing in Faith
- Ekklesia
- Being Afraid of a Somewhat-Changing Church
- Can We Still Celebrate Us?
- Spiritual Fatherhood, Part 1. The Real Church of Christ Understands It!
Comments on: "Matthew 13:44 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Parable of the Treasure" (10)
It’s been eons that the LORD had been interested in keeping treasures. When HE told Noah to build an ark, it was essentially to treasure the seed of mankind that will eventually unveil the grand Incarnation of HIMSELF!
The word ark means: box or chest (for keeping treasures). Of truth, the Church is God’s hidden treasure, kept, even, from seers observation. Hallelujah! I love this, eye-opening, beautiful post. More grace to your elbows. Amen!
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Hopefully! You’re doing great job for the Kingdom of Him, with Whom we all have to do. More grace to your elbows!
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