Next Level Guide 04.10.22

A Greater Purpose

Discuss

What is something you were anticipating and when it finally happened, you were disappointed?

What is the most valuable thing you have ever found? How valuable would a
treasure have to be for you to sell everything you had to get it?

Study

Read Matthew 13:44-46
What does this story teach us about God?

What does this story teach us about man?

What do these parables teach us about the value of the kingdom? How should we pursue the kingdom?

What does the hidden treasure represent? Would it be honest to find something in a field and then go buy the land? Why or why not?

What does the pearl represent? What is Jesus asking us to do? Are we willing to give up everything for the kingdom of heaven?

What’s Next

Chad said on Sunday, “The Kingdom of Heaven isn’t a place, but it’s a relationship with Jesus.” What does that mean? Why it important that we understand this?

What are some things that are difficult to give up in order to gain the Kingdom of Heaven.

Do you find joy in following Jesus? What does that look like?