Introduction

  • Psalm 119:11
  • We should treasure God’s word!
  • Forrest Fenn
    • He left a 24-line poem to direct seekers to a treasure chest hidden in the Rocky Mountains.

Hunting for treasure

  • Matthew 13:44-46 – Spiritual things are the priority!
  • Matthew 6:19-21 – Your heart goes with what you treasure.
  • Finding Fenn’s treasure became a hobby for some, but an obsession for others.

A community of treasure hunters

  • II Peter 1:1 – There is a common faith that binds us.
  • Acts 15:7-11 – The gospel heals differences from the past and brings people together.
  • In searching for Fenn’s treasure, people started banding together. They like to talk about the treasure and support each other.
  • Acts 2:41-42, 9-11 – People from all over the world came to share in seeking the same spiritual treasure.
  • Romans 1:11-12
  • Hebrews 10:24-25 – Community is important for Christians!
  • Am I engaged with the brethren?

Hunting the right treasure

  • Luke 18:18-23 – This man had earthly treasure but not spiritual treasure.
  • Luke 16:13-15 – We must make a choice!
  • I Timothy 6:17-19
  • Fenn’s treasure was finally found.
  • Hebrews 11:24-27
  • The treasure we seek is worth it!