In Matthew 13:44-46 Matthew recounts the two parables that Jesus told about "treasure" that people found and spent their whole wealth in order to possess. It's a stunning idea, and Jesus connects it to the value of the Kingdom of God. Those who recognize the wealth of the kingdom go on to sell everything to possess it. As a result we have the stories today of Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King, and a host of other people who went on to give their lives for the work of God. That is this the concern of this week's sermon.
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