Objects: Some money, jewels, and other valuables, and one great pearl.

Good morning, boys and girls. Have you ever wondered what God's kingdom is like, and how much you have to really want it to be a part of it? That is a big question. What is God's kingdom really like? Well, Jesus had an answer, and I want to share it with you. Jesus told the story about a man who was very wealthy. He had a lot of money, some jewels, and some pretty furs that actually belonged to his wife. All of these things were valuable, but he always wanted something else. He wanted one thing that no one else had, and that was the finest pearl in the world. He searched and searched for it on every business trip that he made: He talked to his friends and also to strangers about the bes…