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The hidden treasure

Last week at BSF we learnt 4 parables that describe the kingdom of heaven. If someone asks you what kingdom of heaven is, how would you describe it? I wouldnt go into details on the 4 parables but just on the parable of hidden treasure and the pearl (matt 13 : 44- 46) because I learn a truth that i never knew before Matthew 13:44-46 NIV “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.     “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.  When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. I used to think that the hidden treasure is Jesus Christ, which is not wrong but actually theres more to it. The word of God is trully the double edged sword. Psalm 135:4 NIV For the Lord has chosen Jacob to be his own, Israel to be his treasured possession. Clearly from this verse we can see that WE are God's trea