Hans Boersma (PhD, University of Utrecht), a leading theologian and an experienced preacher, is J. I. Packer Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is the author of numerous books, including Violence, Hospitality, and the Cross and Heavenly Participation.

• ContentsForeword by Eugene H. PetersonIntroduction1. Why Join the Chariot?Acts 8:26-35Part 1: Sensed Happiness2. First Things FirstExodus 12:1-123. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry?Ecclesiastes 2:24-26; 3:12-13, 22; 5:18-20; 8:15; 9:74. Virgin MotherSong of Solomon 4:16b-5:1a5. The Blessing of a ChildExodus 1:1-2:10Part 2: Pilgrim Happiness6. Out of EgyptMatthew 2:13-217. Going Up the HillPsalm 248. God's Own RestHebrews 3:7-4:13Part 3: Heavenly Happiness9. Happiness in ChristPsalm 110. Resurrection FaithfulnessLuke 20:27-4011. Perfect BlessingRevelation 22:14Part 4: Unveiled Happiness12. The Gate of HeavenGenesis 28:10-2213. When the Heavens Open UpEzekiel 114. God of Change2 Corinthians 3EpilogueIndex

Hans Boersma (PhD, University of Utrecht), a leading theologian and an experienced preacher, is J. I. Packer Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is the author of numerous books, including Violence, Hospitality, and the Cross and Heavenly Participation.

• ContentsForeword by Eugene H. PetersonIntroduction1. Why Join the Chariot?Acts 8:26-35Part 1: Sensed Happiness2. First Things FirstExodus 12:1-123. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry?Ecclesiastes 2:24-26; 3:12-13, 22; 5:18-20; 8:15; 9:74. Virgin MotherSong of Solomon 4:16b-5:1a5. The Blessing of a ChildExodus 1:1-2:10Part 2: Pilgrim Happiness6. Out of EgyptMatthew 2:13-217. Going Up the HillPsalm 248. God's Own RestHebrews 3:7-4:13Part 3: Heavenly Happiness9. Happiness in ChristPsalm 110. Resurrection FaithfulnessLuke 20:27-4011. Perfect BlessingRevelation 22:14Part 4: Unveiled Happiness12. The Gate of HeavenGenesis 28:10-2213. When the Heavens Open UpEzekiel 114. God of Change2 Corinthians 3EpilogueIndex

Hans Boersma (PhD, University of Utrecht), a leading theologian and an experienced preacher, is J. I. Packer Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is the author of numerous books, including Violence, Hospitality, and the Cross and Heavenly Participation.

• ContentsForeword by Eugene H. PetersonIntroduction1. Why Join the Chariot?Acts 8:26-35Part 1: Sensed Happiness2. First Things FirstExodus 12:1-123. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry?Ecclesiastes 2:24-26; 3:12-13, 22; 5:18-20; 8:15; 9:74. Virgin MotherSong of Solomon 4:16b-5:1a5. The Blessing of a ChildExodus 1:1-2:10Part 2: Pilgrim Happiness6. Out of EgyptMatthew 2:13-217. Going Up the HillPsalm 248. God's Own RestHebrews 3:7-4:13Part 3: Heavenly Happiness9. Happiness in ChristPsalm 110. Resurrection FaithfulnessLuke 20:27-4011. Perfect BlessingRevelation 22:14Part 4: Unveiled Happiness12. The Gate of HeavenGenesis 28:10-2213. When the Heavens Open UpEzekiel 114. God of Change2 Corinthians 3EpilogueIndex