“42,773” That’s the number of people who commit suicide each year in the United States where suicide is the 10th leading cause of death [1]. Depression, which has many causes, may not lead to suicide but it wears down the life forces of many. It is the leading cause of disability in the US among … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: From Job’s suffering, we can learn about death and life and how God in Christ conquered death and sin. Lesson for October 29, 2016 1. Have a volunteer read Job 3:1-5. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. How would you … Continue reading –>
What has God clearly revealed in this world about Himself? [Lesson 4 – October 22, 2016] Perhaps there’s been a bad forest fire close to where you live. Or flooding has ruined the harvest for the year. (Romans 1:18-20) Still, does Paul proclaim that we have seen enough in nature to know God and know Him well?When … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The character of God lies at the center of the great controversy and behind most questions of human suffering.. God and Human Suffering- October 22, 2016 1. Have a volunteer read Job 12:7-10. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. How does … Continue reading –>
God’s Servant Job. [Lesson 5, Oct 15, 2016 ] It is true, is it not, that all of God’s children are blessed by God. Shouldn’t our state of being blessed lead us to a sense of thanksgiving? What about Job? Did the devil reason that Job was satisfied in the Lord because of the blessings bestowed upon … Continue reading –>
If the story of Job is a microcosm of The Great Controversy anticipated, we, the church, are in serious trouble. Please allow my generalities for the sake of discussion. May it be true that you are an exception to the following. As a church we talk often about the Great Controversy scenario of the end-time – … Continue reading –>
A little heaven on earth. [Lesson 2 for October 8] Wouldn’t you have enjoyed having Job at the beginning of the book as one of your friends? Or as a member of your local congregation? Plenty of money and a generous heart. Or, as the poetry of the book states, “blameless.” Do you think Job’s worried … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Job shows the controversy going on as Satan comes as his accuser. Christ redeemed humanity and will finally destroy Satan. Lesson for October 8, 2016 1. Have a volunteer read Job 1:1-6. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. What kind … Continue reading –>
What is the book of Job? (Lesson for October 1, 2016)The book of Job is written as poetry, loaded with symbolism and parallel structure. The book is carefully constructed, as if it is intended for memorizing and even public presentation. Far greater than that, however, is the message of Job. What does Job have to say … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The gospel calls us to demonstrate God’s love for the world in practical ways. Lesson for October 1, 2016 1. Have a volunteer read Job 42:10-17. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. Why did Job’s captivity turn “when” he prayed … Continue reading –>
