Jesus calls the church to return to her first love -- for Him and for others.

God called his covenant people to be a priesthood for his worship among the nations.

God commanded his people to rest and keep the Sabbath holy. Rest is not an option, but a serious act of worship and devotion to God.

Paul urged the Corinthian church to live with discipline and self-control as they remember their eternal goal.

Paul exhorted the Corinthians to flee from sexual immorality because of their union with Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

Paul described the importance of our earthly bodies in view of the resurrection body that is to come. God loves us - all of us. Because our bodies matter to God, we should treat them with honor, care, and gratitude.

When we are found and restored by Jesus we discover a life and love that surpasses all things. Jesus becomes our greatest treasure and we do all we can to gain the bounty that is ours in Christ. We press on, hold on, and strive toward greater unity and intimacy with God through Christ Jesus our Lord.