Parable of the Hidden Treasure — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on parable of the hidden treasure, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Matthew 13:44 (KJV)
What is the kingdom of heaven likened unto?
Answer: Treasure hid in a field
Study note. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field. (Matthew 13:44)
Lesson 2 · Matthew 13:44 (KJV)
What did the man do when he found the treasure?
Answer: Sold all that he had, and bought that field
Study note. 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)
Lesson 3 · Matthew 13:44 (KJV)
Why did the man hide the treasure again?
Answer: For joy, before buying the field
Study note. He hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath. (Matthew 13:44)
Lesson 4 · Matthew 13:44 (KJV)
What did the man sell?
Answer: All that he had
Study note. Selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. (Matthew 13:44)
Lesson 5 · Matthew 13:44 (KJV)
What does the treasure represent?
Answer: The kingdom of heaven
Study note. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field. (Matthew 13:44)
Lesson 6 · Matthew 13:44 (KJV)
What must one do to obtain the kingdom?
Answer: Give up everything for it
Study note. He goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. (Matthew 13:44)
Lesson 7 · Matthew 13:44 (KJV)
What emotion did the man feel upon finding the treasure?
Answer: Joy
Study note. For joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath. (Matthew 13:44)
Lesson 8 · Matthew 13:44 (KJV)
Why must the man buy the field?
Answer: To legally obtain the treasure within it
Study note. 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)
Lesson 9 · Matthew 13:45 (KJV)
What parable follows immediately after this one?
Answer: The Pearl of Great Price
Study note. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls. (Matthew 13:45)
Lesson 10 · Matthew 13:44 (KJV)
What does Jesus say the kingdom of heaven is worth?
Answer: More than all our possessions
Study note. The man selleth all that he hath to obtain it, showing its supreme value. (Matthew 13:44)
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does parable of the hidden treasure point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?