This is it - the moment we've been waiting for! Early this morning 300 contestants (ages 7-18) from around the USA began to regurgitate all they have been committing to memory the last 5 1/2 months. They began by taking a 200 question written Bible test in 1 hour. Following the test, they will recite up to 30 Scripture passages in 10 minutes. From there some will go on to the semi-finals and then on to the finals.These young people have given loads of time to prepare themselves. One such example is a 12 yr old young lady who, for the last month, spent up to 3 hours a day reviewing the 500 verses she memorized. Also every Sunday her church family gave an opportunity for her to recite in front of the congregation. Thank the Lord for her diligence and her parents as they have prayed for her, quizzed her, and encouraged her along the way. They will never be the same after all this is over.
To go to the National Bible Bee is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the 300+ families. It's like an intensive conference around God's Word and you can never go wrong with that. Can you imagine hearing God speaking all day long?! We ought to pray for the lasting effects of the Scriptures in the hearts and minds of those attending. May those of us who are watching, cheering, and praying be motivated to hide God's Word in our hearts too.
Go here for the live web cast, to see the contestants, and hear the results.
