Matthew 13:44 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Here's another way to think about God's kingdom: imagine finding buried treasure in a field. You'd be so excited that you'd cover it back up, go sell everything you own, and buy that entire field just to get the treasure.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When you find something truly valuable, you'll give up everything else to have it.

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Matthew 13:45

Here's another way to think about God's kingdom: it's like a pearl dealer who's always hunting for the most beautiful, valuable pearls out there.

Ezekiel 29:19

So here's what the Lord God is saying: I'm handing Egypt over to Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon. He's going to take everything — the people, the treasure, all of it. Think of it as payment for his army's work.

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