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Parable of the Hidden Treasure by Rembrandt (c. 1630). The Parable of the Hidden Treasure is a well known parable of Jesus, which appears in Matthew 13:44, and illustrates the great value of the Kingdom of Heaven. It immediately precedes the parable of the Pearl, which has a similar theme. The parable has been depicted by artists such as Rembrandt.
The parable of the Hidden Treasure and parable of the Pearl form a pair illustrating the great value of the Kingdom of Heaven, and the need for action in attaining it. [28] The parables of the Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, and Lost (Prodigal) Son form a trio in Luke dealing with loss and redemption. [29]
The Parable of the Hidden Treasure (left) paired with the Parable of the Pearl (right) on a stained glass window in Scots' Church, Melbourne. The Parable of the Pearl (also called the Pearl of Great Price) is one of the parables of Jesus Christ. It appears in Matthew 13 [1] and illustrates the great value of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 13 presents seven parables, [4] and two explanations of his parables. Overall, the verses in this chapter can be divided into groups (with cross references to parallel sections in the other gospels): 1-3: introduce Jesus preaching in a boat; 3-9: Parable of the Sower (Mark 4:1–20; Luke 8:4–15) 10-17: Reason for Parables
This part includes the parables of the Sower, the Tares, the Mustard Seed and the Leaven. In the second part Jesus goes back inside the house and addresses the disciples. This part includes the parables of the Hidden Treasure, the Pearl and Drawing in the Net. [10]
Jon Collins-Black, an entrepreneur turned author, recently released a book that will lead readers to five treasure chests hidden across the U.S. with a combined prize value of more than $2 million.
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