Rev James Maciver preaches from Matthew 13:44-46 on two parables about the value of the kingdom of heaven - The Parable of the Hidden Treasure and The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price. The service is around 30 minutes long, includes a children's talk, prayer, Scripture readings, a short sermon and a singing. Reading: Proverbs 3 v 13-18 and Matthew 13 v 44-45 Sermon: Matthew 13 v 44-46 Praise: Psalm 19 v 8-11 (Scottish Psalter) Proverbs 3:13–18 Blessed Is the One Who Finds Wisdom [13] Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, [14] for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold. [15] She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her. [16] Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. [17] Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. [18] She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed. (ESV) Matthew 13:44–46 The Parable of the Hidden Treasure [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. The Parable of the Pearl of Great Value [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. (ESV)