The work of God will always be threatened by enemies from without and enemies from within.
Christians are to treasure and rejoice in God's work in the past as well as in the present, all the while looking expectantly to the future.
To live in the light, beauty, and power of the Resurrection of Jesus means you must understand the past and present life and ministry of Jesus.
Laboring for the progress of the Kingdom of God produces both joy and sorrow.
Believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, you trust God to do great things in you and through you.
God provides for His people and His worship by stirring the hearts of people.
For God's blessing and effective service for Him, the Christians must watch over their hearts and set their hearts on the noble things of God.
Rejoicing in the great things God has done for you in the past gives confidence for what God will do in the future.
