This lecture covers Book 3, chapter 9 of Calvin's Institutes, which corresponds to the fourth chapter of his book On the Christian Life. This chapter is a continuation of the same subject of the previous chapter on self-denial. In this chapter, Calvin discusses the importance of meditating on the life to come. Our present lives are filled with trials and sufferings of all kinds. These ought to lead us to remember that this world is not our home, but we belong with Christ our Savior. Only when he returns and makes all things new, will we have the perfect joy and peace that we desire.