Betsy asked why she picked the verse. Mark was next. I figured they must be important. On around the circle they went. Whether they knew it or not, the kids in the group were doing something important.
Every page has important truths compressed like diamonds.
In the fourth gospel, the eternal Word of God is revealed not only in stories but in memorable one-liners. By memorizing these verses, in some sense those Junior Highs were learning the good news. At least it looked that way. Soon it was time for the minister's son to speak. Jonathan cleared his throat and looked around the circle.