Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I put God first.
Faith Verse
Matthew 6:33 (NLT)
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”
Question of the Day: Why should I put God first?
Read about It
Read: Matthew 13:44–46
The verses in today’s passage are two of Jesus’ parables that compare the kingdom of heaven, or God’s Kingdom, to things here on earth. The treasure hidden in a field and the choice pearl were both things of great value. They were so valuable that everything else was sold in order to gain them.
This is how it is with being a part of God’s family. Being connected with Jesus is more valuable than anything we have here on earth. Our life on earth is temporary. It won’t last forever. Yet, sometimes we live our life as we want, instead of putting God first. When we live our life for God, we are willing to give up anything we need to give up to gain the most valuable treasure of all, eternal life and a relationship with Him forever.
Talk about It
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Question 1. What did the man do when he found the treasure in the field? Answer 1. He hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field. (Matthew 13:44)
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| Question 2. What did the merchant do when he discovered a pearl of great value?
Answer 2. He sold everything he owned and bought it. (Matthew 13:46)
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| Question 3. Why are eternal life and our relationship with God more important than anything else here on earth?
Answer 3. Our relationship with God and eternal life will last forever. Most things in this world will not last forever.
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| Question 4. How is my relationship with God the most valuable treasure of all?
Answer 4. Answers may vary.
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| Question 5. What are some things in my life that I need to get rid of to ensure that I can have that treasure, a relationship with God?
Answer 5. Answers may vary. |
Pray about It
God, thank You for making it possible for me to have a relationship with You. Help me to value that relationship more than anything else here on earth. Amen.