Summary: You are God’s greatest treasure!

The Treasure is You

Text: Matthew 13:44

Introduction:

· Show treasure box

· What treasure would you like to be in the chest?

· Chest contains God’s greatest treasure

Body:

· Show ultrasound picture of my daughter

o Discuss

· Read Psalm 139:13 – 16

· Made in the image of God

o What does that mean?

· Individuals

o How are we all the same?

o How are we all different?

· God has a purpose and plan for all of us

o Uses our unique personality, talents, and strengths for His glory

o This makes us all important to God

o Have students share compliments with each other

o Need to let God lead us and make us into the person He wants

Conclusion:

· Did you figure out God’s greatest treasure?

o Open box and reveal pictures of each student

· Does God care about you?

o Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you

o John 3:16

· What are you going to do with the unique set of personality, ability, and talent that God has given you?

· Play “Treasure of You” by Steven Curtis Chapman