Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:6 & 13:44-46
New International Version (NIV)
Matthew 5
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Matthew 13
The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
44"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.
45"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
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