Are we able to respond to difficult circumstances in a way that demonstrates our ability to stay close to God without wavering? What does the Bible tell us about how we can abound in our lives, regardless of the trials we face?

The Bible makes reference to the fact that God is instrumental in directing work that involves mankind. How is that being accomplished, and who is God leading to accomplish His goal?

Jesus said that the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice. This Last Great Day—the Eighth Day of the Feast—pictures a time when those still dead will be resurrected and give account to God.

How are we to be “sober and vigilant” in this world today?  What about in the Church? Is what we should be doing RIGHT NOW have any significance with what our immediate future holds?

What is God’s perspective of time versus ours? We know that God is eternal and not subject to time like the created universe is. The world is passing away and all that is lasting will be comprised of spirit. Are we planning for a future in which we will also exist in eternity?

We can easily be sidetracked if we are not fully focussed on what we are trying to achieve. Satan can use others – and our own lack of faith – to steer us off course which is his aim in life. He can’t be in the Kingdom of God and he wants to divert as many as he possibly can from achieving that goal and we can fall into his trap if we are not close to, and remain close to God. Will you be here next year? The answer is a resounding yes if you want to, and by staying close to God and His church, you will succeed. If any today don’t follow through and keep the way of life to which we have been called, they can be in grave danger and may not be here next year. Please be careful, stay close to God always and endure to the end as we are admonished to do, and you will be here at the Feast next year.

As we get closer to the return of Christ, Satan is more and more angry, especially with God’s people. He will try and get us to give up in many areas of our lives. How can we make sure that we are not swayed by this? There is much training that we need to do on a consistent basis to make sure that we don’t give up.

God’s plan has involved the action of creation from the very beginning, and will continue into the future. During the present time, He expects industriousness from the Church as well. It takes resources from the generous offerings of the brethren to put God’s plan into action.

Jesus said that the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice. This Last Great Day—the Eighth Day of the Feast—pictures a time when those still dead will be resurrected and give account to God.