a description of Jesus' triumphal homecoming into heaven written 1,000 before it happened in Psalm 24 David here also reminds us of the guarantee God makes that we read about on Friday in 2 Corinthians. If Psalm 24 were the only passage from scripture we had, it would be sufficient for us to live confidently splendor (v3) ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - Matthew 23

ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - Matthew 2

Here Job pushes back on them. 12 Then Job replied: 2 “Doubtless you are the only people who matter, and on nobles and disarms the mighty. 22 He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings utter darkness into the light. 23 He makes nations great, and destroys them; he enlarges nations, and disperses them . 24 He deprives the leaders of the earth of their reason; he makes them wander in a trackless waste. 25 They grope in darkness with no light; he makes them stagger like drunkards.

For all those who died before that time will be raised from the earth, their spirits being joined and

As awesome as that is, v7 reminds us that as a baptized member of the church, you're not just joined

bear false witness; 19 Honor your father and mother; and You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 20 21 Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, , he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property. 23 And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 “Again I say to you 26 And looking at them Jesus said to them, “With people this is impossible, but with God all things are

Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 28 Q. How does the knowledge of God’s creation and providence help us? A.

Daniel 6:10–23 (NASB95) 10 Now when Daniel knew that the document was signed, he entered his house (now from him. 19 Then the king arose at dawn, at the break of day, and went in haste to the lions’ den. 20 21 Then Daniel spoke to the king, “O king, live forever! innocent before Him; and also toward you, O king, I have committed no crime.” 23 Then the king was very -27).

extremely hot, the flame of the fire slew those men who carried up Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego. 23 Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego, fell into the midst of the furnace of blazing fire still tied up. 24 They replied to the king, “Certainly, O king.” 25 He said, “Look! 26 Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the door of the furnace of blazing fire; he responded and said, “ Then Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego came out of the midst of the fire. 27 ...the fire had no effect

Deuteronomy 30:11–20 (NIV) 11  Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond Now choose life, so that you and your children may live 20  and that you may love the L ORD  your God