Theme: We must be realistic about trials; but unless we see God's lovingkindness and faithfulness in those trials, we're not being realistic enough.

Theme: There's a spiritual danger in having riches … and certain spiritual resolves will protect us from it.

Theme: God—by His spoken word—made the heavens and the earth into an orderly, well-arranged habitation in which to display His glory.

Theme: Genesis 1:2-3 shows us that God is a Creator who is actively involved with His creation, who is relational in His essential nature, and who communicates His will meaningfully through speech.

Theme: The church ministry of 'deacon' is a holy calling that requires holy qualifications.