God's sovereignty means that he watches over His people and their actions in order to protect and prosper them.
Because obedience to God's Word is the path to blessedness and happiness, the Christian is to see the Word of God as his or her life and delight.
Because God's Kingdom and God's work will be hated by the world, there will sometimes be (temporary) setbacks to the progress of His Kingdom.
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.
