Soon and Very Soon | Revelation 21 - 22

Ecclesiastes is a philosophical and theological reflection on human existence and the meaning of life. It is presented through the voice of Qohelet (the Preacher), who questions the doctrine of retributive justice and observes that human endeavors are often futile and temporary. The book emphasizes the inevitability of death, the limitations of human wisdom, and the dangers of materialism and hedonism. It concludes by advising readers to fear God and keep His commandments as the foundation of true happiness and purpose.

In this memoir, James McBride recounts his own experiences as a mixed-race child growing up in poverty, while also telling the story of his mother, Ruth McBride Jordan. Born Rachel Shilsky in Poland, Ruth was the daughter of an Orthodox Jewish rabbi who fled pogroms and settled in America. She later married a black minister and founded a church in Brooklyn, raising twelve children despite facing significant racial and economic challenges. The book explores themes of race, identity, family, and the universal love that transcends these boundaries, as encapsulated in Ruth's phrase, 'God is the color of water. '

In this book, Randy Alcorn provides a detailed and scripturally grounded description of Heaven, challenging common misconceptions such as the idea of Heaven as a realm of disembodied spirits or eternal harp strumming. Instead, he portrays Heaven as a vibrant, physical New Earth where real people with real bodies enjoy close relationships with God and each other, engaging in activities like eating, drinking, working, playing, traveling, and worshiping. The book emphasizes the continuity between earthly life and the new creation, highlighting the glorious possibilities of worshiping God through an eternity of exercising dominion over a renewed creation.