Read the scripture out loud:
Matthew 13:44 (The Passion Translation)
“Heaven’s kingdom realm can be illustrated like this: “A person discovered that there was hidden treasure in a field. Upon finding it, he hid it again. Because of uncovering such treasure, he was overjoyed and sold all that he possessed to buy the entire field just so he could have the treasure.
Commentary on this scripture:
(You are welcome to adjust these words in the way you know children can understand-the below is just a guide)
The hidden treasure is a symbol of you and me. Jesus is the man who sold all that he owned, leaving his exalted place of glory to come and pay for the sin of the whole world with His own blood just so He could have you, His treasure. Heaven’s kingdom realm is experienced when we realize what a great price Jesus places on our souls, for he gave his sacred blood for us. The re-hiding of the treasure is a hint of our new life hidden in God. He then also becomes our special treasure that is more valuable than anything in the world.
Deuteronomy 7:6 “…the Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples on the face of the earth.”
Time to search for the treasure:
You are now going to look for a treasure box that has a special message for you. Your parent/teacher/friend can hide the box for the children to find.
Treasure Box Activity:
Box Activity instructions:
In the box you will find:
2 x hearts