Matthew 13:44-52,
Hidden treasure.
In this Gospel reading, Jesus described several scenarios of extraordinary good fortune and compared that feeling to discovering the kingdom of God. When people from Judah were sent into exile in 587 BC, some buried their treasures in the hope of returning. People in Jesus' audience would have known that coming upon such a treasure would have changed their lives. So, discovering the hidden treasure of the kingdom now revealed through Jesus can give new meaning to our lives.
In a barter-based economy like that of ancient Israel, a merchant's fortune depended upon the quality and desirability of what he had to sell.
Discovering a valuable pearl would have been irresistible to him. Also irresistible would be the answers to someone searching for truth when he or she discovers the reign of God. When we posses Godly treasure, we are truly rich.
Then Jesus described the seperation between the evil and righteous like the sifting that takes place when a catch is brought ashore. The message of the Kingdom now takes precedence over any old messages and gives them new meaning.
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