Parable #4: The Precious Pearl
Matthew 13:45-46; Romans 3:11; 1 John 4:19
1. How the Pearl Was WROUGHT - Matthew 13:45; 1 Corinthians 15:10; Isaiah 51:1
2. How the Pearl Was SOUGHT - Matthew 13:45; Psalm 45:11; Luke 19:10
How Does God Seek the Pearl, HIS Church?
√ He Seeks Through the SPIRIT
√ He Seeks Through SUFFERING
√ He Seeks Through SCRIPTURE
3. How the Pearl Was BOUGHT
Matthew 13:46; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Psalm 88:15; Matthew 13:46
Five Ways Christ Showed His Love for the Church:
1) He CLEANSED Her - Ephesians 5:25, 26
2) He SANCTIFIED Her - Ephesians 5:25, 26
3) He NOURISHED Her - Ephesians 5:29
4) He CHERISHED Her - Ephesians 5:29
5) He PRESENTED Her - Ephesians 5:27
