Day 6 - The Parable of the Concealed Treasure

Reading Passage: Matthew 13:44

Parables typically communicate just one point, and this short Parable of the Concealed Treasure is a prime example. 

Taking up just one verse, Jesus didn’t give His disciples any extra information they didn’t need to know. 

He simply told them what was necessary to make His point: the kingdom of Heaven is worth giving up everything to obtain. 

What an unexpected, bold point Jesus communicated with this parable! While we can often think we will be blessed with riches here on earth when choosing to follow God, Jesus used this parable to help us see that our hearts and motives need to be different. 

It's not about living for things of this earth, but instead living for the kingdom of Heaven. 

As you read the Parable of the Concealed Treasure in Matthew 13:44 what is worth giving up everything for? What would your response be?

Reminder: To understand the heart of Jesus’ parable here, read before and after the parable to identify the original audience Jesus was talking to and cultural reference points and characters they would have understood. Also observe the ending, which often had an unexpected twist that Jesus desired the audience to notice most.