Treasure Hunting

In July 2009, Terry Herbert was combing the rural Staffordshire, England, countryside with a cheap metal detector when he stumbled across the biggest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold ever discovered. He found more than 500 artifacts or pieces thereof before he called in experts, who found another 800 pieces. All were located near the surface. The treasure trove consisted mainly of war implements and included 11 pounds of gold and over five pounds of silver. Practically everyone has, at one time or another, dreamed of finding rare coins or a buried treasure. It’s an exciting thought! But we have something priceless right in our own homes that should be much more exciting—the Holy Bible.

No matter how much you have or haven’t read them, the Scriptures contain awesome treasures yet to be discovered—wise guidance, encouraging promises, the truth about our Savior, and how to find eternal life.

Gaining a benefit from any search of the Scriptures requires the guidance of the Holy Spirit. God wants to give us good things. Some of the treasures lie near the surface and are easy to find. Others require deep digging. Yet all are worth looking for! Are you ready to go treasure hunting?

Key Bible Texts

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. (Matthew 7:7-8 KJV)