“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.  Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it” (Matthew 13:44-46). In Matthew 13:44-46, Jesus shares two parables about the Kingdom of Heaven: the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Parable of the Pearl. In the parable of the hidden treasure, Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to a treasure hidden in a field. When a man discovers the treasure, he hides it again, joyfully sells all he has, and buys that field to secure the treasure. The story illustrates the immense value of the Kingdom of Heaven and the joy and commitment it inspires in those who find it. In the parable of the pearl, Jesus likens the Kingdom of Heaven to a merchant searching for fine pearls. When the merchant finds one pearl of grea