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God's dwelling place — the ultimate destination for believers
lightbulbNot just clouds and harps — it's the dimension where God's will is perfectly done
196 mentions across 40 books
More than clouds and harps. It's the reality of being fully in God's presence with no more pain, death, or separation. The Bible describes it as a renewed creation where God dwells with His people forever.
Heaven is named as the source of manna — the psalmist uses bread from heaven to frame wilderness provision as a direct supernatural gift rather than a natural resource, showing that God's care extended into every hungry day.
The Golden Calf — The Ultimate LPsalms 106:19-23Heaven is invoked here as the origin of the manna God sent in the wilderness — the miraculous bread from above that Israel had already experienced before they demanded more and tested God.
Nobody ComparesPsalms 113:4-6Heaven is invoked here not as a destination but as a measure of scale — God's glory surpasses even the heavens themselves, meaning the skies are below His gaze rather than His home.
The Blessing Comes BackPsalms 134:3Heaven is cited in the closing verse as part of God's creative dominion — the point being that the blessing flowing back to the worshipers originates from the Maker of everything, not a minor local deity.
The Creation HighlightsPsalms 136:4-9Heaven appears here as the attribute of God's creative act — He made the heavens with wisdom — establishing that the cosmos itself is evidence of His purposeful, ordered love.
Earth's Turn to Get LoudPsalms 148:7-10Heaven is referenced here as the realm the psalm has just left behind — having called the cosmic heights to praise, the psalmist now pivots the camera downward to summon earth's creatures.
Where and WhyPsalms 150:1-2Heaven is paired with the sanctuary in verse 1 to establish that praise must fill both the earthly realm and God's own dwelling place — together, they signal that no corner of creation is exempt.
God's Response: LaughterPsalms 2:4-6Heaven is where the camera cuts to mid-rebellion — God's dwelling place is the vantage point from which the nations' plotting looks not threatening but laughable, revealing the vast power gap between Creator and creature.
The King of Glory Pulls UpPsalms 24:7-10Heaven's armies are referenced here to unpack the title 'Lord of hosts' — God doesn't just rule over earth, He commands the full celestial military force, making His entrance irresistible.
Wait for the Lord ⬇Psalms 27:13-14Heaven is used here to sharpen David's point — the goodness he's waiting to see isn't just an afterlife promise, it's something he expects to witness while still alive on earth.
God's Voice Hits DifferentHeaven is invoked here as the origin point of the storm-poem — the psalm begins in the heavenly realm before crashing down through creation with God's voice.
The Desperate PrayerPsalms 30:8-10Heaven is implicitly addressed as the recipient of David's bold argument — he's directing his desperate case upward, trusting that God hears and is moved by the prayers of those He designed to praise Him.
God's Love Reaches the HeavensPsalms 36:5-9Heaven appears here as a measure of scale — God's steadfast love is so expansive it stretches beyond the sky itself, making it too large for any human category to contain.
God Pulls UpPsalms 50:1-6Heaven is referenced here as a witness that declares God's righteousness — the cosmos itself testifies that this judge is qualified and just in bringing charges.
Under the WingsPsalms 57:1-3Heaven is where David says God will send help from — not from David's own strength or circumstances, but dispatched directly from God's throne above.
The Wilderness MarchPsalms 68:7-10The heavens appear here as a participant in God's wilderness march — they poured out rain at His command, signaling that all of creation responds and bows when God moves on behalf of His people.
Why You Ghosting Us Like ThisThe Temple is described here as the place where heaven and earth intersected — making its destruction not just a military loss but a severing of the divine-human connection point.
The Audacity of ComplainingPsalms 78:17-31Heaven is presented here as the source of manna — God opened its doors and rained bread down, demonstrating that even in anger He was still supernaturally sustaining the people who doubted Him.
God's Name Hits DifferentHeaven appears here as the realm where God's glory is displayed above even the visible universe, establishing the vast scale against which David will later measure human smallness.
When Love and Truth Finally MeetPsalms 85:10-13Heaven is evoked here as the source from which righteousness 'looks down' — the image places God's moral order as descending from above to meet the faithfulness rising from the earth below.
The Warning That Hits DifferentPsalms 95:7b-11Heaven is referenced here as the source of the manna God provided Israel in the wilderness — emphasizing that God's provision came directly from His own domain, yet still failed to secure their trust.
Every Other God Is MidPsalms 96:4-6Heaven is invoked here as God's supreme creative achievement — the fact that He made the heavens is the proof that every idol is mid by comparison.
The Throne Room EntrancePsalms 97:1-6Heaven is depicted here as an active witness — the heavens themselves proclaim God's righteousness to the nations, serving as cosmic heralds of His character and rule.
Heaven is identified here as the expanse God creates on Day 2 separating the waters above from below — its earliest use in Genesis, linking the physical sky to the concept of God's dwelling place above creation.
God Comes Down to CheckGenesis 11:5-9Heaven is invoked here with sharp irony — the tower humanity built to reach God's dwelling was so underwhelming that God had to physically 'come down' just to observe it.
God Hits Abe With the Ultimate RebrandHeaven represents the source of the long silence Abraham has endured — thirteen years with no word from God since Ishmael's birth, making the sudden divine appearance all the more dramatic.
Fire From HeavenGenesis 19:23-26Heaven is the source of the destruction — the fire and sulfur come from above, marking this annihilation as a direct act of God rather than any natural event.
God's Day Off and the First CoupleHeaven is referenced here as part of the completed cosmos — the totality of God's six-day creative work, now finished and ready for the first act of sacred rest.
Hagar in the WildernessHeaven is invoked here as a cosmic witness summoned to God's courtroom, called alongside earth to testify against Israel's rebellion — lending the indictment a universe-scale gravity.
The Fall of the Morning Star ⭐Isaiah 14:12-15Heaven is what the Babylonian king declares he will ascend to and conquer — making his claim to God's throne the defining act of arrogance that seals his destruction.
The Earth Staggers and FallsIsaiah 24:18b-20Heaven is invoked here through the flood imagery of 'windows of heaven opened,' signaling that the cosmic judgment breaking through is a direct act of divine intervention from God's own realm into the created order.
God's Sword Falls on EdomIsaiah 34:5-8Heaven is the staging ground here — God's sword is pictured as raised in the heavenly realm before descending to earth, emphasizing that this judgment originates from God's own throne, not human warfare.
Let Righteousness RainIsaiah 45:8Heaven is addressed here not as a destination but as a participant — God calls the skies to rain down righteousness, framing cosmic restoration as a collaborative act between the heavenly realm and the earth below.
Heaven is revealed here as a place of divine assembly where spiritual beings present themselves before God — this behind-the-scenes view of the heavenly court is precisely what Job himself never had access to during his suffering.
Miserable Comforters and a Witness in HeavenHeaven is introduced as the location of Job's mysterious witness — the pivotal theological surprise that the chapter builds toward.
God's Wrath Hits DifferentJob 20:23-28Heaven is portrayed here not as a place of refuge but as a witness against the wicked — the heavens themselves exposing iniquity and joining the earth in cosmic judgment.
Why Do the Wicked Get Away With ItHeaven is invoked here as the source of the unsettling silence — God's dwelling place appears unmoved while exploitation and suffering unfold on earth below, which is exactly what troubles Job.
Heaven Shakes at His VoiceJob 26:11-13Heaven appears here not as a destination but as a structure — its very pillars shake at God's word, emphasizing that even the highest cosmic realm is subordinate to His authority.
Only God KnowsHeaven is referenced here to note what God did NOT do — no fire from heaven, no parting seas — God's method was subtler but equally total: making the enemies destroy themselves.
The Cherubim2 Chronicles 3:10-13Heaven is invoked here to describe the Most Holy Place as the point where God's heavenly dwelling and earth physically overlap — the Temple's inner room as a portal to the divine.
Seven More Days — The Extended Cut2 Chronicles 30:23-27Heaven is the destination of the assembly's final prayer — the text affirms that God heard it in His holy habitation, confirming the revival was received and accepted.
God Enters the Chat2 Chronicles 32:20-23Heaven is invoked here as the destination of Hezekiah and Isaiah's prayer — they cry out upward, beyond human military options, directly to God's throne room where the actual power to stop Assyria resides.
Solomon's Temple Was Absolutely Dripped OutHeaven is the source from which God's messenger speaks to Hagar — signaling that her cry has reached the divine realm and that God is actively intervening in her seemingly hopeless situation.
Heaven appears here as the scope of God's vision — He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens, establishing that only the divine perspective is wide enough to locate wisdom.
Heaven is invoked here to frame the Temple's cosmic significance — this structure was designed as the earthly meeting point between God's divine realm and the physical world.
Heaven is invoked in the chapter overview to highlight the contrast between God's cosmic power — He stretched out the heavens — and the idols that can't even stand upright without being nailed down.
A Final Plea Before Darkness FallsJeremiah 13:15-17Heaven is referenced here not as a destination but as God's vantage point — He is the one speaking from above, urgently calling the people to humble themselves before darkness makes repentance impossible.
The Broken Cistern BarJeremiah 2:9-13Heaven is summoned as a cosmic witness to the absurdity of Israel's choice — even the heavens are called to be shocked, framing this betrayal as an offense against the created order itself.
You Can't Hide From GodJeremiah 23:23-24Heaven is invoked here not as a destination but as part of God's claim to total omnipresence — He fills both heaven and earth, meaning there is no spiritual plane or physical space where the false prophets can hide their deceptions.
Fields Will Be Bought AgainJeremiah 32:42-44Heaven is invoked here as the origin of God's authority to make the restoration promise credible — the God who made the heavens and earth is the same God who says fields will be bought again, making the guarantee cosmic in scope.
Elam — Broken at the SourceJeremiah 49:34-39Heaven is invoked here as the source of the four winds God sends against Elam — the cosmic scope of the scattering signals that this isn't merely a military defeat but a divinely orchestrated global dispersal.
The Scroll in the RiverJeremiah 51:59-64Heaven is invoked here to emphasize the futility of Babylon's defenses — even if her walls reached the sky itself, God's decree of destruction would still find her, because the command comes from above the heavens.
Heaven is invoked here to underscore the paradox: the God who owns all of heaven and earth directs His attention downward — toward orphans, widows, and immigrants.
Never Forget What Amalek DidDeuteronomy 25:17-19Heaven here marks the cosmic scope of the command — blotting out Amalek's memory 'from under heaven' signals this is not just a military directive but a divine judgment on their legacy.
When Everything Falls ApartDeuteronomy 28:20-26Heaven appears here not as a destination but as a closed door — the same sky that would pour out blessing in the form of rain is now sealed shut like bronze, signaling God's withdrawal of covenant provision.
The Opening Verse — God Is the RockDeuteronomy 32:1-4Heaven is called as a cosmic witness alongside the earth at the song's opening, framing Moses' words as a legal testimony before the entire created order.
The Grand Finale — There Is No One Like GodDeuteronomy 33:26-29Heaven here is described as the realm God 'rides through' to come to Israel's aid — presenting God not as distant and static but as actively mobilizing across the cosmos on behalf of His people.
Don't Test GodDeuteronomy 6:16-19Heaven is referenced as the origin point of the manna — the miraculous bread God rained down in the wilderness, making Israel's doubt at Massah all the more inexcusable given the evidence.
Heaven is glimpsed in the sapphire pavement beneath God's feet — clear as the sky itself, it is a visible fragment of the divine throne room that the elders somehow survived seeing.
The Mercy Seat — Where God Shows UpExodus 25:17-22Heaven is invoked here as the realm that touches earth at the mercy seat — the space between the cherubim is where God's heavenly presence intersects with Israel's physical world.
The Build Specs — Everything the Tabernacle NeedsExodus 35:10-19Heaven is invoked here to describe the Tabernacle's theological purpose — each physical component was designed to represent a point where God's realm and human space intersected.
The Ark Gets BuiltExodus 37:1-9Heaven is referenced here as one side of the divine meeting point the mercy seat represents — the place where God's realm and human need intersect above the Ark.
The ConsecrationExodus 40:9-11Heaven is referenced here as the divine realm that the consecrated tabernacle is meant to intersect — the anointed structure becomes the physical point where God's realm touches earth.
The Worst Hail in HistoryExodus 9:22-26Heaven is the point of origin for the hailstorm — Moses stretches his staff toward the sky and God responds from above, making the divine source of the disaster unmistakable.
Heaven is invoked here by skeptics demanding a sign from above — they want cosmic spectacle to authenticate Jesus even after watching a live exorcism.
The Lost SheepLuke 15:1-7Heaven is invoked here as the place that throws a celebration over a single repentant sinner — Jesus is reframing the Pharisees' scorekeeping religion by revealing that God's joy is wildly disproportionate toward the lost.
GethsemaneLuke 22:39-46Jesus Gets Baptized — And Heaven Opens UpLuke 3:21-22Heaven opens at Jesus' baptism as the realm of the Father breaks into the physical world, with a voice speaking audibly to publicly declare Jesus' divine identity.
Desert Boss Battle and the Hometown That FumbledHeaven is referenced as the origin point of the Father's audible voice at the baptism — the divine realm that just publicly endorsed Jesus before He walks into forty days of testing.
Five Loaves, Two Fish, Five Thousand FedLuke 9:10-17Heaven is the direction Jesus looks when blessing the bread and fish — a deliberate gesture acknowledging that what is about to happen originates with God, not with five loaves and two fish.
Heaven is where Jesus is ascending to, physically departing the disciples' sight and taking His place at the Father's right hand.
Peter's Wildest Lunch Break EverActs 10:9-16Heaven is the destination the sheet returns to after the threefold vision — its withdrawal back into the sky underscores that the message has been delivered and the audience is over.
The Spirit DropsActs 2:1-4Heaven is the source of the rushing wind that fills the room — the sound signals that what's coming is not of human origin but descending directly from God's realm.
The First MartyrActs 7:54-60Heaven is 'opened' to Stephen's sight as he is being stoned — he sees past the physical violence around him to the throne room of God where Jesus stands in welcome. It is the ultimate confirmation that he is about to arrive somewhere better.
Saul's Villain ArcActs 9:1-9Heaven is the explicit source of the blinding light — the text emphasizes this is not a natural phenomenon but a direct divine intrusion, establishing that what happens to Saul is God's initiative, not accident.
Heaven's connection to earth is specifically what's being violated here — the Temple as the place where heaven touches earth is desecrated, making this act the ultimate spiritual offense of the contemptible king's reign.
Daniel Keeps His CoolDaniel 2:14-18The 'God of heaven' is the specific title Daniel uses when asking for mercy — distinguishing Israel's God from Babylon's earthly gods and asserting his ultimate authority over all kingdoms.
Four Beasts From the SeaDaniel 7:1-8Heaven is the source of the four winds that churn the sea into chaos, establishing from the outset that even the turbulent rise of earthly empires is set in motion from God's domain.
The Little Horn That Reached for HeavenDaniel 8:9-12Heaven is what the little horn presumptuously reaches for — its growth toward the heavens and assault on the 'host of heaven' signals a ruler whose ambition crosses from earthly conquest into direct defiance of God.
Gabriel Shows Up — Mid-PrayerDaniel 9:20-23Heaven is portrayed here as immediately responsive to Daniel's prayer — the moment his confession began, heaven mobilized Gabriel, illustrating that God's throne is never distant or indifferent to genuine intercession.
Heaven is invoked here literally and physically — the heavens don't just open metaphorically for Ezekiel, they tear apart to grant him direct visual access to the realm of God's presence.
The Glory Moves — And the Temple ShakesEzekiel 10:3-5Heaven is breaking into earth here — the sound and brightness filling the Temple courts represents the collision of God's realm with the physical world, a moment of terrifying, unfiltered divine presence.
Caught in 4KEzekiel 14:1-5Heaven here represents the source of genuine prophetic communication — the commentary uses it to underscore that accessing a true word from God requires integrity of heart, not just the correct posture of consultation.
The Final VerdictEzekiel 38:21-23Heaven here is the source from which God rains down His judgment — hailstones, fire, and sulfur descending from above frame this as a direct divine strike, not natural disaster.
The Vision BeginsEzekiel 8:1-4Ezekiel is suspended between earth and heaven during the transport — occupying a liminal prophetic space that marks him as a messenger moving between divine and human realms.
Heaven is invoked here as the reference point for the kingdom Jesus is describing — these parables are meant to reveal what God's domain looks like when it intersects with earthly reality.
Feeding the Five ThousandMatthew 14:15-21Heaven is referenced as the direction Jesus looks before blessing the food — the upward gaze signals that the provision is coming from God, not from any human resourcefulness.
"Show Us a Sign" (They Said, Missing All the Signs)Matthew 16:1-4Heaven is invoked here as the source of divine authority the religious leaders are demanding Jesus prove — they want a sign from above while refusing to accept the ones already given.
The Empty TombMatthew 28:1-7Heaven is identified here as the Angel's point of origin — marking this moment as a direct divine intervention breaking into the physical world.
The Baptism That Changed EverythingMatthew 3:13-17Heaven is the source of the divine voice and the descending Spirit — it opens at Jesus' baptism as God breaks into the physical world to publicly affirm His Son.
Heaven is the source from which the divine fire must fall — the challenge frames this as a matter of whether any true God is actually up there listening.
When God's Prophet Had a Full BreakdownHeaven is referenced here as the source of the fire Elijah called down — emphasizing that the power behind his Mount Carmel victory was entirely divine, not his own.
The Heavenly Throne Room Vision1 Kings 22:19-23Heaven is pulled back like a curtain here — Micaiah describes God's throne room deliberating over Ahab's fate, showing that what looks like random earthly politics is actually divinely orchestrated.
The Prayer Begins1 Kings 8:22-30Heaven appears in Solomon's prayer as God's actual dwelling place — he uses it to establish the theological logic that the Temple is not God's home but a place where earth can reach toward the God who lives above.
Heaven is the source of the fire that consumes both military units — God's power descending directly in response to royal arrogance against His prophet.
Elisha's Deathbed Prophecy2 Kings 13:14-19Heaven is referenced here as the destination Elijah was taken to — the context for understanding why Joash's cry at Elisha's bedside carries such emotional and prophetic weight.
The Chariot of Fire2 Kings 2:11-12Heaven is the literal destination of Elijah's translation — not a metaphor but an actual bodily departure into God's presence, making Elijah one of only two people in Scripture who never experienced death.
The Great Purge Begins2 Kings 23:4-7"Heaven" here refers to the celestial bodies — sun, moon, and constellations — that previous kings had turned into objects of worship, with dedicated vessels housed inside God's own Temple.
Heaven is referenced here through Jacob's dream at Bethel — the city's sacred backstory as the place where the stairway to heaven appeared gives the conquest of Bethel extra significance.
The Flame Exit ⬆Judges 13:19-23Heaven is the destination of the ascending angel — his departure upward through the altar flame makes the divine origin of these encounters undeniably clear to both Manoah and his wife.
The Smoke Signal and the RoutJudges 20:36b-48Heaven is where the smoke from burning Gibeah rises — a visual image that signals both the city's total destruction and, implicitly, that this judgment has reached the level of divine witness.
Heaven Fights BackJudges 5:19-23Heaven is invoked here as an active military participant — the stars literally fought against Sisera, making this battle a cosmic event, not just a ground-level military engagement.
Heaven is torn open at Jesus' baptism — not gently parted but violently ripped, suggesting the barrier between the divine and earthly realms has been decisively breached.
Five Loaves and Two Fish Feed ThousandsMark 6:35-44Jesus looks up to heaven before blessing the bread here — a deliberate gesture identifying the Father as the source of the multiplication about to happen, not any ability of His own apart from God.
Be OpenedMark 7:31-37Heaven is where Jesus looks before speaking the healing word — the upward glance is a physical acknowledgment that the power He's about to release comes from the Father.
The Pharisees Want a SignMark 8:11-13The Pharisees invoke heaven as the standard of proof they require — a dramatic divine spectacle — which Jesus flatly refuses, seeing through their bad-faith demand.
Heaven is referenced here as the source of God's miraculous manna supply — underscoring the absurdity of complaining while receiving daily supernatural provision.
When the Whole Group Chat Chose Fear Over FaithHeaven is referenced here as the source of the manna God supernaturally provided Israel in the wilderness — one of the many miracles they are now dismissing as they demand to return to Egypt.
The Staff That Chose Violence (Botanically)Heaven is invoked here as the origin point of the divine fire that struck the rebels — emphasizing that the judgment came directly from God's realm, not from Moses or Aaron.
The Audacity of Complaining (Again)Numbers 21:4-5Heaven is referenced here as the origin of manna, emphasizing that Israel's complaint was directed against food literally provided by God from His own dwelling place — the ingratitude hits at a cosmic level.
Heaven responds audibly to Jesus' prayer — a voice from God's realm breaks into the scene, confirming Jesus' mission publicly in front of the crowd gathered in Jerusalem.
The Snake on a Pole (It's Lore)John 3:13-15Heaven is invoked here as Jesus's point of origin, establishing his unique authority — he alone has seen what is above because he alone came down from there, making his testimony uniquely reliable.
"Wait, Isn't This Joseph's Kid?"John 6:41-46Heaven is referenced here as where Jesus literally came from — not just metaphorically sent from God, but actually descended, a claim that is the precise sticking point causing the religious leaders to grumble.
Heaven is invoked here as the source of the divine fire that descended to consume the offering, establishing that what happened in chapter 9 was unmistakably God's direct action from above.
Round 2: Seven Times HarderLeviticus 26:18-20Heaven as God's dwelling is invoked here in its inverted form — the sky becomes iron, meaning Heaven is sealed shut and no rain falls, depicting the direct withdrawal of divine blessing.
God Shows Up and It's Not MidLeviticus 9:22-24Heaven is invoked as the origin point of the divine fire — the supernatural source distinguishes this moment from any human ceremony, confirming that God's acceptance came from His own presence, not human effort.
Heaven is invoked here as Nehemiah addresses God — the phrase 'God of heaven' was a common Persian-era title that simultaneously honored God's cosmic authority and spoke the language of the empire Nehemiah served.
The Shot He'd Been Praying ForNehemiah 2:4-6Heaven is invoked here as the domain of the God Nehemiah silently prays to before answering the king — establishing that divine authority, not Persian power, is the ultimate source he depends on.
The Egypt Rescue and Mount SinaiNehemiah 9:9-15Heaven appears here in the phrase "bread from heaven" — referring specifically to manna, the supernatural food God provided daily, making heaven the source of Israel's literal daily sustenance in the wilderness.
Heaven is referenced here as the sphere from which the angel operates — hovering between the divine realm and the earth in a visible display of God's power poised over Jerusalem.
The Census That Nobody Finished1 Chronicles 27:23-24Heaven is invoked here through God's promise to make Israel as numerous as its stars — the very comparison that made counting Israel's population an act of distrust in divine abundance.
Heaven is invoked here as the destination of Ekron's desperate cries — the city is so overwhelmed by death and tumors that its anguish rises to God Himself, underscoring the totality of the judgment.
God Said "I Got You"1 Samuel 7:10-11Heaven is invoked here as the literal origin point of God's thunderous intervention — the sound that routes the Philistine army comes from above, framing God's action as direct divine involvement from His dwelling place.
Heaven is referenced here as the origin point of the voice that spoke at the Transfiguration, underscoring that God Himself broke into human history to confirm Jesus's identity.
The Scoffers Are Loud but Wrong2 Peter 3:1-7Heaven here refers to the created sky and cosmos, which Peter argues God's word brought into existence — establishing divine authority over all creation as evidence that judgment is coming.
Heaven is invoked here as a contrast to what God swears by — rather than appealing to His creation, God swears by Himself alone, signaling that this oath carries the absolute weight of His own divine character.
The Vision of Total JudgmentAmos 9:1-4Heaven appears here as one of the impossible hiding places God names — even climbing to the highest realm won't put anyone beyond His reach when judgment comes.
Heaven is referenced here not as a final destination but as one half of what God plans to reunite — the cosmic vision of Ephesians 1:10 is heaven and earth brought together under Christ.
Spiritual Gifts Are for the Whole SquadEphesians 4:7-13Heaven here is the destination of Christ's ascension — the place of ultimate authority from which He now distributes gifts downward to the church, making it the source-point of all spiritual gifting.
Heaven is mentioned here as part of the cosmic shakedown — the heavens themselves tremble alongside the earth as God commands His army, signaling a judgment that shakes all of creation.
The Lord RoarsJoel 3:15-17Heaven is invoked here as the realm that physically trembles at God's roar — the shaking of heavens and earth signals that this moment transcends all earthly power and authority.
Heaven is invoked here as the origin point of the miraculous hailstorm, framing God's intervention not as natural weather but as a deliberate, targeted assault launched from His own domain.
The Commander Shows UpJoshua 5:13-15Heaven's army is invoked to establish the scale of what Joshua is dealing with — this commander leads a celestial military force, and Joshua's first response is to ask what orders he should follow.