The Parable of the Hidden Treasure in Matthew 13:44 symbolizes the preciousness of God's elect, the members of the church, in preparation for the Kingdom of God. The treasure represents the church, hidden in the field, which is the world. The man in the parable, who is Christ, finds this treasure and hides it again in the world, reflecting how He views the world in relation to the church. After calling His elect, He sends them back into the world, where they are camouflaged by their physical similarity to it, yet are radically different spiritually, set apart by God's truth. Christ, in His joy, sells all He has to buy the field, demonstrating the genuineness of His self-sacrifice for His treasure. His ultimate sacrifice—His own blood and life—reveals the immense value He places on the church. This joy mirrors the nature of God, and as His elect, we can share in this joy through His Spirit while He continues to protect and hide us from the world through sanctification.

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.