What is the kingdom of heaven likened unto?

Treasure hid in a field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field. (Matthew 13:44) (Matthew 13:44, KJV)

What did the man do when he found the treasure?

Sold all that he had, and bought that 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. (Matthew 13:44) (Matthew 13:44, KJV)

Why did the man hide the treasure again?

For joy, before buying the field. He hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath. (Matthew 13:44) (Matthew 13:44, KJV)

What did the man sell?

All that he had. Selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. (Matthew 13:44) (Matthew 13:44, KJV)

What does the treasure represent?

The kingdom of heaven. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field. (Matthew 13:44) (Matthew 13:44, KJV)

What must one do to obtain the kingdom?

Give up everything for it. He goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. (Matthew 13:44) (Matthew 13:44, KJV)

What emotion did the man feel upon finding the treasure?

Joy. For joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath. (Matthew 13:44) (Matthew 13:44, KJV)

Why must the man buy the field?

To legally obtain the treasure within it. In Jewish law, the treasure belongs to the owner of the field; thus he buys the field to legally claim the treasure. (Matthew 13:44 context) (Matthew 13:44, KJV)

What parable follows immediately after this one?

The Pearl of Great Price. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls. (Matthew 13:45) (Matthew 13:45, KJV)

What does Jesus say the kingdom of heaven is worth?

More than all our possessions. The man selleth all that he hath to obtain it, showing its supreme value. (Matthew 13:44) (Matthew 13:44, KJV)

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Parable of the Hidden Treasure Quiz Flashcards

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Q1. What is the kingdom of heaven likened unto?
A: Treasure hid in a field — Matthew 13:44
Q2. What did the man do when he found the treasure?
A: Sold all that he had, and bought that field — Matthew 13:44
Q3. Why did the man hide the treasure again?
A: For joy, before buying the field — Matthew 13:44
Q4. What did the man sell?
A: All that he had — Matthew 13:44
Q5. What does the treasure represent?
A: The kingdom of heaven — Matthew 13:44
Q6. What must one do to obtain the kingdom?
A: Give up everything for it — Matthew 13:44
Q7. What emotion did the man feel upon finding the treasure?
A: Joy — Matthew 13:44
Q8. Why must the man buy the field?
A: To legally obtain the treasure within it — Matthew 13:44
Q9. What parable follows immediately after this one?
A: The Pearl of Great Price — Matthew 13:45
Q10. What does Jesus say the kingdom of heaven is worth?
A: More than all our possessions — Matthew 13:44