Ep 12. The Parable of The Pearl of Great Value
- January 1, 2016
- 4 min
The Parables of Jesus for Kids is a series of animated shorts that teach children the stories and teachings of Jesus from the Bible. In season 1 episode 12, entitled "The Parable of The Pearl of Great Value," viewers are introduced to another one of Jesus's famous parables.
The episode begins with a young boy named Daniel walking down a crowded street when he sees a man selling pearls. The man shows him a beautiful pearl and tells him it's worth a lot of money. Intrigued, Daniel decides to learn more about pearls and their value.
Daniel visits an expert on pearls who explains that pearls come from oysters. He also shows Daniel a pearl that is very valuable but not as valuable as the pearl that Jesus talked about in his parable.
The expert then tells Daniel the story of The Pearl of Great Value. Jesus spoke of a man who found a pearl of great value and sold everything he had to buy it. The man knew the pearl was worth more than anything he owned and was willing to give up everything to have it.
Daniel is amazed by the story and decides to go back to the pearl seller and buy the pearl he had seen before. But when he arrives, he sees that the seller is packing up his things and leaving. Daniel is disappointed, but the seller reminds him that there are things in life worth more than pearls and money.
The episode ends with Daniel realizing the true value of love, kindness, and generosity and understanding the message of Jesus's parable.
The Parable of The Pearl of Great Value is a meaningful story that teaches children the importance of recognizing true value and the willingness to give up everything for something that is valuable. The episode is told in a way that is engaging and easy for children to understand, making it a great way for parents to introduce their kids to the teachings of Jesus.