[hosepipe]

[.. Here is my point of view, discern if you think there is merit. The fact that the treasure comes out of the earth and the pearl comes out of the sea suggests that the treasure is Israel and the pearl is the church. ..]

Don't lose sight of what the metaphors(parables) are.. Word images are worth a thousand words or more.. I agree with the above statement.. Metaphors transcend language culture and even dialect.. thats what they are for.. Metaphors speak of something other than what the words say.. You are on the right track.. I say go for it.. The image may not be the same for everybody.. Thats the genius of them..

A parable when you are 20 years old may be a certain image but when you are fifty the image then revisted may be more "robust".. filled in or even different.. Little wonder Jesus spoke mostly in metaphorical persona.. i.e. timeless words..

[Seven_0]

Don't lose sight of what the metaphors(parables) are..

I understand that there are limitations, but I also believe that God created them to be prefectly fitted for his purpose. They are packed with treasure.

Seven