Ecclesiastes Conclusion

We closed out Ecclesiastes last night! As intense as the book was at times, I walk away encouraged by Solomon’s conclusion . . . “fear God and obey His commands.” As we talked last night, I think this points us to the beauty of the gospel. We are able to obey God (live as disciples of Jesus) only because we have been and are being changed on the inside by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Our ongoing relationship with Jesus will direct the way our lives respond as disciples of Jesus.

Here are the spiritual pathways from John Ortberg we talked about last night to help you think about the most effective ways for you:
1. Intellectual Pathway – You draw closer to God as you learn more about Him.
2. Relational Pathway – You have a deep sense of God's presence when you’re involved in significant relationships.
3. Serving Pathway – God's presence seems most tangible when you’re involved in helping others.
4. Worship Pathway – You have a natural gift for expression and celebration.
5. Activist Pathway – You have a passion to act.
6. Contemplative Pathway – God is most present to you when distractions and noises are removed.
7. Creation Pathway – You have a passionate ability to connect with God when you are experiencing the world He made.

Brad Jackson serves as the Pastor of The Table at CPC

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