One might reasonably ask the question on multiple occasions: "Why is this particular story in the Bible?" Is it just for entertainment? Has the entire value of Bible stories been mined for Christians? Certainly not God's Word is living and ever productive. There are many gold nuggets in the Bible. But one must work diligently to mine these treasures. They do not drop out of the turf by themselves. Unlike worldly gems, Biblical pearls often give their reward over and over again. On first perusal, they reveal lessons of faith and righteousness. But on second and third evaluation, they often yield even greater riches. This panorama of Biblical treasures just begins to penetrate the deep vein of God's riches. The overflowing truths they provide have their source in the only Life Giver and Soul Redeemer, Jesus Christ.