We can know that we have eternal life, that we are heard favorably by God, we can protect one another by prayer, and we can stay away from idols by our firm belief in Jesus as the Truth.

John calls us to obey the commands of God because we can, and because our obedience, empowered by the Spirit, demonstrates that we truly know God and love Him.

Jesus Christ – God come in the flesh, as the one and only Savior – is Scripture’s supreme center. By this we test every spirit, confess Him rightly, and overcome every falsehood, obstacle, and enemy by faith in the TRUTH.

We are learning to receive life as a gift – to join the Lord in doing good, and to enjoy the portion he has given us under the sun. this is the path of joy Ecclesiastes commends.

All is vanity under the sun outside of Christ. He gives us meaning. He is sovereign and always in control over all.

From the very beginning in Genesis, God created humanity to bring order out of chaos; (Order, fill, rest) living out the image of God in us as dominion-takers. (Genesis 1:28, 2:15, 18)

The book of Proverbs overflows with wisdom of a better way-repeatedly affirming that purposeful planning is wise, diligence living is fruitful, and humble submission to God is essential.

The word “behold” commands reverent attention; to stop in our panic, fix our eyes on God’s revealed truth, take it in with wonder, trust His promises completely, and respond in obedient worship.

Who is this King we are worshipping? And how shall we worship Him?