Kevin Bentley teaches from Job 15–17, where Job’s friends respond to his suffering with accusations instead of compassion. These chapters remind us that we are called to intercede for others and carry their burdens, as Christ did for us. Yet our ultimate hope is not found in human advocates but in a powerful guarantor who […]
Dean Elliott teaches from Job 11–14, focusing on Job’s testimony of what has happened to him and how it troubles his friends—especially Zophar, who seems determined to explain and control Job’s situation. Zophar accuses Job of mocking, but Job responds by pointing out that Zophar is mocking both him and, even worse, God. Four applications […]
David denHartog teaches from Job 8:1–10:22. Job does not understand why he is suffering so deeply. His friend Bildad assumes that Job’s troubles are the result of sin, but Bildad fails to recognize the incomprehensible wisdom and sovereignty of God. In chapters 9 and 10, Job moves from recognizing that he cannot defend himself before […]
Kevin Bentley teaches from Job 4–7. Job has been expressing his pain to his friend and to God. His friend Eliphaz responds with cold logic, which cannot heal a broken heart. We will examine the four ways Eliphaz responds to Job in chapters 4–5. Then, in chapters 6–7, we will see how Job responds to […]
Dean Elliott covers Chapters 2 and 3 of Job, answering the question, “Why bother” staying true to God in difficult circumstances. Job’s testing reveals the importance of our testimony to God’s faithfulness in our trials, showing that even if He does not save us from tragedy, He is worthy of our love not just because […]
David denHartog begins a new series in the book of Job. Job’s suffering made no sense to him, and he never learned why he had to endure it in this life. This life includes both deserved and undeserved suffering that many must endure. The book of Job speaks to undeserved suffering and reveals who God […]
Dean Elliott introduces a new series – taking a look at salvation from God’s perspective. Our salvation is great because of a divine perspective. We are part of a much bigger story – the story of God’s glory. Scripture references: Psalm 8:1; Isaiah 42:8-9; Jeremiah 9:23; Job 1 Ecclesiastes 12:12 “… of making many books […]