Ecclesiastes 3:9-15 CONTEXT: The book of Ecclesiastes contain the writings of the Teacher, a character 10  I have seen the burden God has laid on the sons of man ( ʾā·ḏām ). 11  He has made everything beautiful also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. 12   I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. 13  Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity

Romans 13:8-10 (NIV) 8  Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 10 Since loving others is the fulfillment of the law, and love "is not self-seeking" and "keeps no record (1 Cor. 13:5)," you'll never completely fulfill God's law. Today: 1 Corinthians 8

Acts 11:19–30 (NASB95) 19 So then those who were scattered because of the persecution that occurred in

alittleperspective.com PSALM 111 111 Praise the LORD! 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 116 Q. Why do Christians need to pray? A. A few psalms throughout the psalter are acrostics, Psalm 111 being one of them, as each letter of the

Ezra 6:6-12 (NIV) This passage is a letter written by the mighty King Darius of Persia, written to some wine and olive oil, as requested by the priests in Jerusalem—must be given them daily without fail, 10 And for this crime their house is to be made a pile of rubble. 12  May God, who has caused his Name to own rulers that the Lord may be willing to lead them in all their ways (as we were commanded to do in 1 and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness (1

Acts 2:14–41 (ESV) 14 But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. 15 For these people are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day. 16 But this is what was uttered through the prophet Joel: 17 “ ‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that , and Jesus’ Lordship in Psalm 110.

Gospels: Week 9 — Christ’s authority and coming judgment Photo: Jack Sharp via Unsplash Matthew 18:15 –20 (NASB95) 15 “If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. 16 “But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every fact may be confirmed. 17 “If he refuses to listen to them Dig Deeper This passage is simply known as the 'Matthew 18 Principle'.

Acts 17:16-30 (NIV) 16  While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17  So he reasoned in the synagogue with both Jews and God-fearing Greeks , as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there. 18  A group of Epicurean They said this because Paul was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection. 19  Then they Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity

Deuteronomy 17:14-20 (NIV) 14  When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you and have taken Do not place a foreigner over you, one who is not an Israelite. 16  The king, moreover, must not acquire , which even as it yearns for freedom, it desires a king / government to fight our battles for us (1 basis than the people do; whereas people look at the outward appearance, the LORD looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7).

Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity John Calvin explains, "Since the Holy Spirit dwells in us, every part of our souls and bodies ought to Today: John 9