1 John 1-- That Which We Have Seen

Scripture: 1 John 1 (especially v. 1-4)

We put a lot of trust in eyewitness testimonies. If someone heard about an incredible sale at the mall, I'm a little skeptical; if they hold up New Era Pittsburgh Pirates baseball cap and say, "I paid $13 for this," I'm making a beeline to my car.

Hebrews 4:12-13-- Nothing is Hidden

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

I grew up in a family with a spiritual situation like many others: we went to church regularly, but I didn't have any real dealings with God the other six days of the week. One episode, I think, particularly highlights this interesting tension.

I was in high school, and I had for the first time become really interested in Jesus and my faith. One day, I wanted to use a Bible for some reason-- whether to consult a particular passage or just to read, I don't remember. At any rate, I asked my mom if we had one and the search began. That search ended with me holding a dusty copy of a King James Bible. (Seek, and ye shall find... a stodgy, outdated, nigh unreadable translation of a book.)