The loss of the Ark from Israel anticipated the way of approaching God through Christ and also warns against faith that is merely outward conformity.
New life in Christ includes submission to governmental authorities, love for the other, and putting on Christ for all to see him.
The expression, “the body of Christ,” has become such a common name for the church that we may not reflect upon what it means...
When our life is off center, the result is dissatisfaction. In Haggai 1:1-11, God calls us to center our lives on him.