Kingdom Priceless – Matthew 13:44-58

Upon considering in three stage escalation, the amplitude of the Kingdom of Heaven, we are prepared to asses its value via the Hidden Treasure / Pearl of Great Price parables. The greater context of Matthew's gospel further informs us of the personal implications of Kingdom treasure. As Calvin duly notes: “The excellence of the heavenly life is not perceived, indeed, by the sense of the flesh; and yet we do not esteem it according to its real worth, unless we are prepared to deny, on account of it, all that glitters in our eyes.” Though we do not realize the Kingdom by worldly means -- our attitude, nevertheless, toward worldly means shows we understand its true value!