Discovering and Delighting in Jesus

[ Matthew 13:34; 45-46 ]

Introduction

• Matthew 13:44

1. Discovering Jesus

• Matthew 13:44

• Isaiah 65:1

• Visible Love for One Another.

  • Others - Direct Neighbors

  • Others - Those inside the local church

    • John 13:35

• Matthew 13:45-46

• Acts 8:30-31

• Matthew 7:7-8

2. Delighting in Jesus

• Matthew 13:34

• Philippians 3:7-8

• Isaiah 55:13

Application

Have you discovered the treasure?!

Warm-Up

What is something you once discovered unexpectedly that turned out to be far more valuable than you first realized?

Sermon Discussion

Discovering Jesus

Read Matthew 13:34; 45-46

In both parables, what do you notice about how the treasure or pearl is discovered?

What does this tell us about how people come to Jesus today?

Read Isaiah 65:1:What detail does this scripture tell us about God?

Discovering Jesus Through Others

Read John 13:35

According to Jesus, what is one primary way others discover that we belong to Him?

Where should this love be especially visible?

Can you think of a time when someone’s love for others made the gospel more believable/understandable to you?

Discovering Jesus Requires Engagement

Read Acts 8:30–31

What does this interaction between Philip and the Ethiopian official show us about discovering Jesus?

Read Matthew 7:7–8

How does this scripture challenge you to grow in discovering Jesus?

Delighting in Jesus

Read Matthew 13:34; Philippians 3:7–8

How does Paul describe his former “gains” compared to knowing Christ?

Respond to this statement: Discovering Jesus leads to reordering our values—He is not added to life; He becomes the treasure. (Agree? Disagree? Explain.)

The Fruit of Delighting in Jesus

Read Isaiah 55:13

What kind of transformation does Isaiah describe when God’s work takes root?

When  you delight in Jesus how does your life change?

Application

What currently competes with Jesus for your greatest joy?

If Jesus is your treasure, what would need to change this week?

How might your love for others help someone else discover Him?