Under the Sun
the more things change, the more they stay the same
Economic Strain
April 14, 2020 • Andrew Lough
When crisis hits, our bank account is often the first thing we begin to worry about. How will I pay my bills and take care of my responsibilities? Scripture reminds us that life is often out of our control and we need to trust that God will provide in His time and in His way.
Anxiety
April 16, 2020 • Brian Hajicek
These are anxious times for sure, but anxiety is not anything new to God’s people. And anxiety isn’t anything new to God in terms of what to say to His people. For this lesson, we will focus on the instructions when God’s people were about to cross over the Jordan River into the Promised Land.
The Future
April 28, 2020 • Jamey Grimsley
While we may have never seen a health crisis like this before, the fear of what our future might look like is nothing new. People have always feared things like bills, food, clothing and water. The basics in life. In Matthew 6, Jesus reminds his listeners that they don’t need to sit up worrying about tomorrow.
Control
April 30, 2020 • Andrew Lough
We like to think we are in control of what happens within our sphere of influence. We decide what we’re going to do, eat, and wear. But in times like these, we’re painfully reminded how little we actually can control. We need the reminder that when everything around us feels crazy and out of our control, we have a peace the world cannot understand.
Comfort
May 5, 2020 • Andrew Lough
Times of struggle, change, and trial are times of discomfort – and we don’t like to be uncomfortable. As Jesus teaches his followers about a life of discipleship, he includes this curious story that challenges us with how we view our comforts in this life as compared to what we can expect in the next.