Worship

Hedonism, mentioned earlier in our study through Ecclesiastes, is a philosophy of life motivated by the desire for pleasure. Hedonism believes that satisfying one’s desires is the highest good and aim of humanity. Hedonism is a life that sprints toward self-gratification. As the old beer commercial said, “You only go around once in life, so grab for all the gusto you can get.”

Paul writes that if God isn’t who he says he is, and this life is all there is, then by all means, “let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die” (1 Cor. 15:32). But Solomon found that hedonism was like chasing after the wind. The target of satisfaction was never hit because God is who he says he is, and this life is not all there is. 

Jesus lived with zeal and passion. He entered the temple area and “drove out” all who had turned worship into a money-making scam.

John knew what he was made to do. He surrendered his life to God’s assignment.

The living God will never cease to be. We can enjoy him today, tomorrow, and forever. Check your heart. Bury the dead gods. Worship El Chay.

We are the living, breathing temple of God. By the Spirit’s empowerment, our job is to represent Hashem—The Name—well.

An encounter with Jesus changes everything!

Giving is not about amounts; it is about our attitude.

Fasting is an opportunity to focus on God.