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

1. 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