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Discovering God’s Presence and Purpose in Your Tomorrow

David Jeremiah

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Hold On To Dreams+
Seek Guidance Through Prayer+
Keep Priorities in View+
Focus on One Primary Thing+
Take Confident Risks+
Find Purpose Outwardly+
Invest in Assets+

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Question 1 of 7
How did King David react when God told him he would not be the one to build the temple on Mount Moriah?
  • A. He abandoned his faith and stopped praying for a permanent place of worship.
  • B. He secretly gathered materials to build the temple without God's permission.
  • C. He fell into despair and gave up on the dream entirely.
  • D. He resolved to do everything he could to help his son Solomon succeed in building it.
Question 2 of 7
What does the story of Nehemiah and King Artaxerxes illustrate about achieving distant goals?
  • A. Political manipulation is often necessary to achieve spiritual goals.
  • B. Sincere and frequent prayer prepares us for divine inspiration and paves the way forward.
  • C. You should never show sadness in front of a person in power.
  • D. Dreams can only be achieved by returning to your ancestral hometown.
Question 3 of 7
According to the book's interpretation of prioritizing love, why is loving yourself considered a crucial necessity?
  • A. Because self-love is the primary way to achieve financial prosperity.
  • B. Because taking care of your own physical and mental well-being gives you the strength to uplift others.
  • C. Because modern society values individual achievement over community support.
  • D. Because focusing on others too much will inevitably lead to spiritual burnout.
Question 4 of 7
What key lesson does the author draw from the 1954 race between runners Roger Bannister and John Landy?
  • A. Physical endurance is ultimately more important than mental focus.
  • B. You should constantly monitor your competitors to maintain your lead.
  • C. Looking back at the past can cause you to stumble and lose your focus on the present.
  • D. Success comes to those who are willing to take the biggest physical risks.
Question 5 of 7
What is the etymological origin of the word 'enthusiasm' as explained in the text?
  • A. It comes from a Latin phrase meaning 'to take a leap of faith.'
  • B. It is a combination of ancient Hebrew terms for 'passion' and 'purpose.'
  • C. It derives from two Greek words that translate to 'in God.'
  • D. It originates from the Greek concept of 'boundless physical energy.'
Question 6 of 7
Based on Manny Pacquiao's life story, how does the book suggest a person can overcome feelings of emptiness and find true purpose?
  • A. By achieving the absolute highest level of success in their chosen profession.
  • B. By turning outward, touching the lives of others, and accepting God's will.
  • C. By focusing inward through intense meditation and isolation from worldly distractions.
  • D. By managing their financial assets more prudently and avoiding hedonism.
Question 7 of 7
How does the book suggest Christians should approach the concept of 'investment'?
  • A. They should focus solely on spiritual wealth, as earthly money is considered a distraction from God.
  • B. They should donate all their earthly wealth to the church to secure an eternal return.
  • C. They should rely completely on prayer for financial provision rather than actively saving.
  • D. They should invest prudently in earthly finances while also investing in eternal assets like God's word and charitable works.

Forward — Full Chapter Overview

Forward Summary & Overview

Forward (2020) shows you how you can discover God in your life right now. Bible teacher David Jeremiah explains how Biblical wisdom can be used to attain focus and purpose, helping you on to great personal accomplishment and fulfillment.

Who Should Listen to Forward?

  • Anyone curious about discovering God in their lives
  • Christians looking for an injection of faith
  • Those curious about the life philosophy of American evangelists

About the Author: David Jeremiah

David Jeremiah is an evangelical preacher from Ohio. He’s the founder of Turning Point Radio and Television Ministries, which air his sermons. He’s also senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church, a Southern Baptist megachurch in El Cajon, California. He served on President Trump’s evangelical advisory board.

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