Parable Story
Who told the story of the man looking for pearls?
Jesus
What are pearls made by?
oysters
Where does true joy come from in the context of the parable, the pearl or other treasures?
The Pearl of great price
What book of the Bible is the memory verse from?
Romans
What was the man searching for?
Great pearls
Where are pearls found?
deep in the ocean
Why did the man value the pearl more than all his other possessions?
Because he realized nothing was more valuable than the pearl, just like nothing is more valuable than Jesus
Complete this verse: “For I consider that the __________ of this present time…”
sufferings
What did the man do when he found the pearl of great price?
He sold everything he had to buy it
Why are pearls considered precious?
Because they are deep, hidden, and hard to find
What does selling everything represent?
Giving up worldly things to follow Jesus
Fill in the blanks: “For I consider that the sufferings of this ______ time are not ______ to be compared…”
present / worthy
What did Jesus say to the people before the parable (hint: hear)
"He who has ears, let him hear"
What lesson do we learn from how hard it is to find a pearl?
That things of great value like the Kingdom of Heaven take effort and searching to find because they are not found easily or on the surface
What does the pearl of great price represent ? (two things)
Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of Heaven
What is the full verse?
"For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." Romans 8:18