IS THERE MORE TO LIFE THAN FINDING THE ONE?


READ MATTHEW 13:33-34

44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.

DISCUSS

  1. What do you think Jesus is trying to convey through the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value?

  2. Why is finding the kingdom (shorthand for a restored relationship with God and life with him) like a treasure?

  3. What sorts of things might someone need to joyfully let go of (sell) in order to obtain the kingdom of heaven?

    The following questions are engaging with the common belief that the most important thing in life is finding ‘ the one’

  4. Where do you see the narrative being communicated that the most important thing in life is finding the one?

  5. What would it look like for a married person to believe that the most important thing in life is ‘finding the one’ and finding ultimate happiness in romance? What problems might this lead to?

  6. What would it look like for a Single person to believe that the most important thing in life is ‘finding the one’ and finding ultimate happiness in romance? What problems might this lead to?

  7. How would/ does finding ultimate Joy in having a relationship with God actually enable one to have a better experience of singleness or marriage?

APPLY AND SHARE

  1. Are you currently finding God to be a Joy-bringing treasure? What factors might be contributing to your answer

  2. How can you be cultivating a mindset of treasuring Jesus and his kingdom this week?


    PRAY: That that we would be people free of greed who find our treasure in God alone.