By Sam E. Stone Last week’s study focused on Job 19. After that section, more attacks followed by Job’s friends, Zophar (chapter 20) and Eliphaz (chapter 22). They continued to insist that Job was guilty of serious sin. To them, all that happened to him was obviously God’s punishment for wrongdoing. Job, however, declared […]
By Jeanette Hanscome I was working at a preschool the year of the O.J. Simpson murder trial. I’ll never forget the day when the staff hovered around a portable radio, listening for the verdict. Not guilty. “No!” Mary punched the desk. Jo cried out, “What?” I just stood there, wordless. Everyone believed the former […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. If you could ask God any “why” question, what would it be? Read Job 24:1, 9-12, 19-25. 2. Which of the following are Job’s main concerns or complaints? • God’s not running the world very well. • If God exists and is all-powerful, why is there evil? • Evil people […]
By David Faust The short letter of James is a favorite of many Bible readers because it is a book of action. James tackles gritty questions: How can we handle adversity? overcome temptation? control our tongues? develop patience? pray more effectively? James insisted that passive, inactive faith is dead as a doornail. It’s good […]
By Jeanette Hanscome When I didn’t see Deanna at church, I knew something was wrong. She suffered with health problems that caused severe pain and depression. Deanna also loved the Lord and being with his people, so if she missed church, she had to be in bad shape. “Is everything OK?” I knew the […]
