The Parable of the Hidden Treasure in Matthew 13:44 reveals the preciousness of God's elect, the members of His church, in preparation for the Kingdom of God. They are of such immense value that they must be hidden in the world, which serves as the field. Christ, represented as the man in the parable, hides His treasure after calling them, sending them back into the world where they are camouflaged by their physical similarity to it, yet radically different spiritually. They are set apart by God's truth, hidden with Christ, unrecognized by the world just as He is not recognized. Christ's joy in securing this treasure is evident as He gave His all, the ultimate sacrifice of His life, to redeem His church. His elation in this self-sacrifice reflects the joyous nature of God, and as His elect, we share in this joy through His Spirit while He continues to protect and sanctify us, hiding us from the world.

The church constitutes Christ's treasure, hidden in the world, purchased and redeemed with Christ's blood. The Pearl of Great Price depicts a rich merchant (Christ), the only one who had the means to redeem His church. The Dragnet symbolizes the scope of God's calling while the separation process indicates God's high standards of selection, indicating a time of righteous and impartial judgment. The Householder parable shows the responsibility of the ministry to be authoritative interpreters of scripture, using what they have learned and experienced to instruct the people.