Again, the kingdom of heaven is
like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid and for joy over it
goes and sells all that he has and buys the field.
This parable illustrates the value
of the heavenly treasure, and the effort that should bemade to secure it. The finder of the treasure in the field was ready to part with all that he
had, ready to put forth untiring labor, in order to secure the hidden riches. So the finder of
heavenly treasure will count no labor too great and no sacrifice too dear, in order to gain
the treasures of truth.
In the parable the field containing
the treasure represents the Holy Scriptures. And the gospel is the treasure.
Bradley Booth enlarges on the parable Jesus told by telling
a story of Micah and Koz and their father Harim and how they were working in a
field for Master Shaphat, the richest landowner in the area and they discovered
hidden riches; gold, silver and jewels. It was an accepted practice in Bible
times that one who found treasures in a field could own them if they bought the
field and became owners of the land.
The author tells a fascinating story of how the two brothers
and their dad saved their money and eventually sold their house, their property
and almost everything they owned to be able to buy the field.
They then legitimately owned the treasure as well. Booth has
done excellent research in the history of the people who lived in this area where
the story is set and creates a very fascinating story.
Of course, the real lesson in the story is we should be
willing to give everything we have to gain the gospel treasure.
You can learn more about this new book and read the first
chapter on line by clicking here. 
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