The Parables of Jesus- A Hidden Treasure and a Found Pearl

In this sermon, Mark kicks off a new sermon series- The Parables of Jesus. In this message, Mark shares about the purpose of parables and explores Jesus' parable on the hidden treasure and the pearl of great worth. www.thevineaustin.org DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. Why do you think Jesus used parables? 2. How do parables reveal and conceal? 3. What has stayed with you from the sermon? 4. Read Matthew 13:44-46. How is the Kingdom like these two experiences? 5. How would you describe the issue of disordered loves? 6. Mark shares an alternative interpretation to this parable, and concludes by saying "the only way we will live into the first interpretation is if we believe the second interpretation is true." What does this mean?