Bible Fact · New Testament
A pearl is formed when an irritant enters an oyster, and the oyster…
A pearl is formed when an irritant enters an oyster, and the oyster coats it with layers of nacre — a picture of how the church and kingdom come through Christ's suffering and sacrifice. (Matthew 13:45-46)
Matthew 13:45 (KJV)
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Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls. (Matthew 13:45)
Matthew 13:45 (KJV)
Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. (Matthew 13:46)
Matthew 13:46 (KJV)
Went and sold all that he had, and bought it. (Matthew 13:46)
Matthew 13:46 (KJV)
The pearl represents the kingdom of heaven and the incomparable value of salvation in Christ, worth any sacrifice to obtain. (Matthew 13:45-46)
Matthew 13:45 (KJV)
Selling all that he had represents the complete surrender of everything — possessions, reputation, former life — to gain Christ and His kingdom. (Matthew 13:46)
Matthew 13:46 (KJV)
Both the Hidden Treasure and Pearl of Great Price teach the same truth — the kingdom of heaven is worth any cost, and those who recognize its value joyfully surrender all to obtain it. (Matthew 13:44-46)
Matthew 13:44 (KJV)
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