1. The Parable: The perils of not treasuring Christ. Mark 12:1-9
a. Hardness of heart. 12:1-5
b. Spiritual blindness. 12:6-9

2. The parable’s point: Is Christ your marvelous treasure? Mark 12:10-11
How can I tell when Jesus is my marvelous treasure?
a. When you treasure the worship of Jesus.
b. When you treasure the worth of Jesus.

3. The parable’s response: What will you do with Jesus? Mk 12:12
a. Popularity over prizing Christ.
b. Apathy rather than acknowledging Christ.
c. Make-believe rather than truly believe in Christ (i.e. hypocrisy).
d. Would we see Jesus as our marvelous treasure.