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The search for hidden treasure:

^{Matthew 13:44-46, Philippians 3:7-8, Romans 3:10-11}

^{Exodus 19:5-6, Deuteronomy 7:6, 14:2, Psalm 135:4, Malachi 3:17}

Do we really believe the end of the story?

^{Matthew 13:47-52, Revelation 5:9, 2 Peter 3:9-10}
If Jesus is telling the truth, then:

Our world is not going to get .

Our ultimate purpose here is to for , not for .

Our greatest passion should be .

WARM UP

1. In the message this weekend, when Jesus asked His disciples if they understood what He was saying, they said “yes,” which seems questionable. At times we’ve all pretended to understand or know something so we didn’t look foolish. Was there a time for you that backfired or seems funny now in hindsight?

   
   

2. No matter which way you read this parable, the fact remains that Jesus gave everything for us because of our great value to Him. What does it look like for us to genuinely delight in and find joy in Him in return? What are the things you can point out in your time, talents and treasures that show you truly have joy in investing in His kingdom?

   
   

3. What is one quote, point or idea from this weekend’s message or the daily videos in the app that you’d want to write on a sticky note to remember later?

   
   

KNOW IT

Let’s re-read Matthew 13:44-52.

1. In verse 51, Jesus’ disciples didn’t seem to have any questions, but perhaps they should have to gain a deeper understanding. Is there anything in the parables that you’re still unsure about? Come up with at least one question you still have about Jesus’ stories and share it in your group for a chance for us to all gain deeper understanding.

   
   

2. No matter which way you read this parable, the fact remains that Jesus gave everything for us because of our great value to Him. What does it look like for us to genuinely delight in and find joy in Him in return? What are the things you can point out in your time, talents and treasures that show you truly have joy in investing in His kingdom?

   
   

SHARE IT

1. Thinking about the image of treasure lost in a field that needed to be discovered, where did Christ find you? What was your life like when you first became aware of Him or decided to follow Him?
   
   
2. If someone asked you why you surrendered to Jesus at that time and why you have such joy in following Him now, what would be your three-sentence answer? (Think about using verse 52 and the storehouses in your own life, for example: your testimony, your relationship with Jesus, your joy, lessons you’ve learned, moments of faith, success, failures, etc.)
   
   

LIVE IT

1. Jesus reminds us that there is an end of the age, and that who is gathered with Him matters. Who in your life do you want to be gathered with you when the time comes, or as Chris said, your “plus one”? As a group, pray over these names.

   
   

2. If Jesus gave everything to share the kingdom with us, what could you do to share the kingdom with the person you just mentioned? Don’t let this intimidate you. Start with one simple step you can reasonably do in the near future and speak it out loud in your group.