When we set our hearts and minds on things above, we are practicing for eternity. It is good for us to pursue godliness for the sake of those we serve. There is also the blessing of knowing that godly love gives us a preview of heaven.

Paul's legendary words, "if there is no resurrection, then we are of all people to be pitied," are recorded in this chapter. We learn how the reality of the physical resurrection of the death transforms every aspect of this life, while giving us unwavering hope for the next.

In these psalms, we are reminded that God's love endures forever! It is the reason for every good thing we enjoy, and the source of the redemption we've received from God.

Like a small child, in a mother's lap, are those who know the love of our Heavenly Father! These psalms remind us of the perfect peace we have in Christ Jesus. If God is for us, there's nothing that the world can do to take away our eternal peace and joy!

The ancient Greeks had a deep tradition of prophecy, focused on the Pythia, Apollo's spokeswoman at Delphi. No surprise then, that the Corinthian Christians got a little confused about the role of prophecy in the life of the Church. We will work to understand, and untangle their mess, so that we can be clear about the role of prophecy in the Church today.

When we gather in worship, we receive God's eternal blessings. We are made more aware of His eternal love and purpose. If this wasn't reason enough to love the Lord, He also invites us to share in His work, knowing that when we do, the work of our hands will endure forever.

The psalms of ascent were likely sung by throngs of worshippers who processed to the Temple twice a year for Passover and the Day of Atonement. They celebrate God's redemption. We join in these praises, knowing that God's promised salvation is for now and forever!

The great love chapter of the Bible expounds on the blessings of "agape" love. The Cornithian understanding of love was polluted by temple prostitution, where worshippers had sex to honor Aphrodite the goddess of "love." Here we learn of God's more excellent love.