Follow the King Brian Hasse

Just as Yahweh tested Israel in the wilderness and in the Promised Land, we continue to be tested during times of need and times of plenty. 
Are we passing or failing the test of recognizing our daily need for God, appreciating the material blessings of God, and treasuring the God of the blessings? 

Learning the biblical context and culture is crucial to understanding the original intent of the biblical authors. 
From the Old Testament to the New, the dramatic storyline of Scripture teaches that the kingdom of God is still expanding little by little as the four corners of the world come under the reign of King Jesus.

"Love God" is the greatest command because God knows His love is the only perfect love we will ever experience—and we will only experience His perfect love when we express our imperfect love to Him.

The wilderness of barrenness often awakens our hearts to the place of fullness we have in Christ.

God does not command us to love Him so He receives our love. God commands us to love Him so we are open to receiving His.

Following Jesus means living like Jesus—and the longer we follow Jesus, the greater our desire to know Him will grow.