As Pastor Ed continues his teaching series through the Book of Joshua, he'll be emphasizing the importance for us to know the Lord in an intimate and personal way. God doesn't care about vain religious ceremonies and traditions of man. The Lord desires that we grow in our knowledge of God, and that we serve Him out of our appreciation for what He's already done for us. When we obey the commands of God because we love Him, that's a genuine heart that's following after God.