National Treasure and the Parable of the Hidden Treasure
I got to see National Treasure this weekend which was pretty entertaining. The gist of the story: the main character, Gates, is searching for this great treasure who’s secret has been passed down from generation to generation in his family. While looking for this treasure he discovers that part of the clue to where it is hidden is on the back of the Declaration of Independence. Gates gives up everything and will do anything to find this treasure despite that others are telling him it's a myth.
As I was watching it, it reminded me of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl in Matthew 13:44-46. “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.” (NIV)
Because of the great sacrifice of Christ we have a great, priceless treasure. Peter describes it perfectly in 1 Peter 1:3-5 “Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! God has given us a new birth because of his great mercy. We have been born into a new life that has a confidence which is alive because Jesus Christ has come back to life. 4 We have been born into a new life which has an inheritance that can't be destroyed or corrupted and can't fade away. That inheritance is kept in heaven for you, 5 since you are guarded by God's power through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed at the end of time.” (Good News)
Another thing that stood out in the movie was because of Gates’ passion and deep belief in this treasure people around him began to also believe in it. As Christians, can someone look at our life and realize we’re different. Does our passion and belief in Jesus reflect in our lives so strongly that it causes those around us to believe in Him?
2 Corinthians 5:17 “Whoever is a believer in Christ is a new creation. The old way of living has disappeared. A new way of living has come into existence.” (Good News)
John 13:34-35 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 "By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." (NIV)
Good Biblical truths to consider all inspired by a movie. ;D Be Blessed! SCW in AZ
I got to see National Treasure this weekend which was pretty entertaining. The gist of the story: the main character, Gates, is searching for this great treasure who’s secret has been passed down from generation to generation in his family. While looking for this treasure he discovers that part of the clue to where it is hidden is on the back of the Declaration of Independence. Gates gives up everything and will do anything to find this treasure despite that others are telling him it's a myth.
As I was watching it, it reminded me of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl in Matthew 13:44-46. “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.” (NIV)
Because of the great sacrifice of Christ we have a great, priceless treasure. Peter describes it perfectly in 1 Peter 1:3-5 “Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! God has given us a new birth because of his great mercy. We have been born into a new life that has a confidence which is alive because Jesus Christ has come back to life. 4 We have been born into a new life which has an inheritance that can't be destroyed or corrupted and can't fade away. That inheritance is kept in heaven for you, 5 since you are guarded by God's power through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed at the end of time.” (Good News)
Another thing that stood out in the movie was because of Gates’ passion and deep belief in this treasure people around him began to also believe in it. As Christians, can someone look at our life and realize we’re different. Does our passion and belief in Jesus reflect in our lives so strongly that it causes those around us to believe in Him?
2 Corinthians 5:17 “Whoever is a believer in Christ is a new creation. The old way of living has disappeared. A new way of living has come into existence.” (Good News)
John 13:34-35 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 "By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." (NIV)
Good Biblical truths to consider all inspired by a movie. ;D Be Blessed! SCW in AZ
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