We all search for meaning in a world that can feel chaotic and fleeting. The book of Ecclesiastes teaches us that a life lived "under the sun"—focused only on earthly pursuits and possessions—is ultimately vapor. The author observes that our toil and anxious striving for things we must eventually leave behind bring only grief and a restless mind.

But there is meaning to be found as we recognize the work of God in our lives - and above all through the Son of God who entered this fleeting world in order to redeem it. This truth of Christ calls us to find meaning not in the things we possess (life under the sun), but in God's story of redemption through Jesus (life in the Son). It invites us to receive God's gifts here and now with thankfulness and use them as a way to further His enduring, true-life purpose.

This episode of Ascension on Air looks at selected verses from Ecclesiastes (chapter 1:1-2,12-14 and chapter 2:18-26) and explores how true meaning comes through life in the Son.

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In this message, we explore how prayer, often misunderstood, is fundamentally about connecting with God through Jesus Christ. Drawing from 1 Timothy 2:1-7, we delve into three critical areas: the reality of spiritual falsehood contrasted with the singular truth of God and Jesus Christ as the only mediator; God's priority, which is His passionate desire for all people to be saved and come to know this truth; and finally, the prayer itself. We are called to cultivate a "kingdom-come mindset" by fervently interceding for everyone, including those in authority. This type of prayer helps us live godly lives that witness to God's saving will, ensuring that our hearts are aligned with His ultimate purpose for salvation, making us instruments through whom His kingdom advances.

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Are you being shaped by truth, or by something else? Ascension on Air's Epiphany Moments series starts out with a look at 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5. We'll explore how Scripture challenges our assumptions and reveals the transformative power of Christ's truth in a world of falsehood.

Bible Reference: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5

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