Kernan Community Groups
Sermon Discussion Guide

May 3, 2026

‍Matthew: Kingdom Love

Matthew 13:44-46       

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Matthew 13:44-46

[44] “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.‍

‍[45] “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, [46] who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.

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How do you think each man felt when he found these items? 

Why were these men willing to sell all they had to gain these treasures?

Think about when you first trusted Christ to be your Savior. How did you feel then? How has your love for God changed over the years?

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How can I love God as my greatest treasure?

Answer: Meditate on who Jesus is and what he’s done for you. 

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Why do you love the things you love? (people, hobbies, causes, places, etc.) 

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1. Study his attributes and character     

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Why is it important to learn more about God’s attributes and character? 

Does anyone have an example of something they learned to love over time? (maybe a hobby, food, interest, or place?) 

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Some people call it “quiet time”; some call it “Bible study” – whatever you call it, how do you spend time with the Lord and what could you do to be more intentional in learning the Bible?  

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COMMUNITY GROUP CHALLENGE: 

If you need to form better Bible Study habits, use each week’s sermon scripture passage as a study guide. For example, the passage for the sermon today is Matthew 14:22-33, where Jesus walks on water. Take notes during the sermon today and study this passage during the upcoming week. Not only will you spend time with God personally this way, but you’ll also be better prepared to discuss next week during our CG time. 

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2. Marvel at his sacrifice and forgiveness    

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Let’s look at this parable from a different angle. Let’s say Jesus is the man searching for the pearl. If that’s the case, who is the pearl? 

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1 John 4:9-10

[9] In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. [10] In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

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What did Jesus give up to purchase you? How does that make you feel?

How will thinking about Jesus’ sacrifice for you and his forgiveness toward you help you love him more?