As Christians, we must find our true rest in Christ who is our true Sabbath.
Our attitude in giving is more important than the amount we give, but giving is important and it should be done wisely out of a heart that is full of God’s grace.
We can live a life of extravagant giving because we have experienced and are found in the extravagant Giver, Jesus Christ.
As God’s people exercise their Spiritual gifts in community, God’s people are encouraged and Jesus is praised to the glory of the Father.
Discipline, whether formative or corrective, is not only for our good and holiness, but also is a great encouragement and a sign from God that we are loved and are legitimately God’s children in Christ Jesus.
Our continuance as a true church depends upon whether we will repent of and turn from our sin toward Jesus and live delighting in him and being led by him.
Jesus is not only to be believed, lived, and shared with our words, but our lives as well as we make disciples and are being discipled by others.
True fasting is between you and God. It isn’t something you show off. It is feasting upon Christ instead of the world.
Fasting does no good if our hearts and actions are not aligned with God’s heart. We must live out God’s heart of seeking justice and loving mercy.
We do not need to be people of fear or rage because our God is mighty in power, he is our refuge, and he is our very present help.