By Sam E. Stone This is the first of three lessons highlighting key passages from the book of Job. The best way to get an overall picture of this important piece of Old Testament literature is to read the entire book. After Job’s tragic experiences, three of his friends came to see him (Job […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. What do you think is worse: the conviction of an innocent person or the acquittal of a guilty person? Why? Read Job 19:1-7, 23-29. 2. As you look at Job’s response to his so-called friends, what do you sense he was feeling? Where do you see emotions […]
By David Faust For years I’ve had a hard time understanding people who run marathons. Why do presumably sane individuals subject themselves to such torture? Why endure the sore muscles, chafed skin, and stressed joints created by running 26.2 miles, some of it uphill? Plus you won’t win the race—unless you happen to be […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. When have you had to wait for God to answer you? Read Habakkuk 2:1-5; 3:17-19. 2. How would you describe the way Habakkuk viewed his role and his relationship with God? 3. What were the responsibilities of a watchman stationed in a tower of a fortified […]
By Christy Barritt Americans Concerned About Eating Habits According to a new report from Barna, Americans are more concerned than ever about poor eating habits. Nearly half (47 percent) of Americans are concerned that they eat too much. Millennials, those born between 1984 and 2002, are the generation most concerned about eating habits (57 […]
