Summer Study
Dive into Job
Don’t Expect a Full Explanation on Earth
August 16, 2023 • Andy Davis
God is not accountable to us or to any of his creatures for anything he does. He will never owe us an explanation, but the Bible gives us enough information to understand God’s overall purpose in this world and in our lives in particular, he uses the pain and sorrows of this world to bring us to faith in Christ and to salvation in the New Heavens and New Earth.
The Glories of Creation and the Goodness of God
August 14, 2023 • Andy Davis
Nature is a radiant display of God’s power, love, and wisdom. The Bible's message centers on Christ, who demonstrated power over nature and walks with us in our suffering. Jesus provided a permanent solution to sin, pain, and death through His death and resurrection.
Don’t Question God’s Love, Justice, or Wisdom
August 9, 2023 • Andy Davis
From creation to the cross of Jesus Christ, we can observe the existence of God's love, wisdom, and power despite the existence of suffering. Rather than doubting these qualities, and cursing God, it is crucial to draw close to Him.
Understanding the “Hedge of Protection”
July 24, 2023 • Andy Davis
Satan cannot make a move against us, our possessions, our loved ones, or our health without permission from God. When we are suffering, we should be mindful of Satan’s activity in bringing it about and the hedge of protection that surrounds us every moment.
Aware of the Dragon and the Dragon-Slayer
July 19, 2023 • Andy Davis
The Bible openly depicts Satan and demons as powerful forces shaping everyday life and bringing about human suffering. We need to be aware that Jesus Christ is the “serpent-slayer” who came to crush the serpent’s head and rescue all those enslaved by the chains of death.
Holding Earthly Blessing Loosely
July 17, 2023 • Andy Davis
We should be deeply thankful to God for all our earthly blessings, recognizing that our wealth really belongs to God and should be used to build His Kingdom. As these can also be taken from us quickly, we should still praise God and keep in mind that our true wealth is Christ and heaven.
A Better Hope
July 12, 2023 • Andy Davis
The problem of death stands over the whole human race as the ultimate thief. Job seemed to have significant doubts about life after the grave. In none of his assertions about death and the grave, is it certain that Job has a clear view of the resurrection. But because of Christ’s resurrection victory, we have a better hope and can suffer well.
Christ our Perfect Mediator and Redeemer
July 10, 2023 • Andy Davis
All of scripture is written to bring us to faith in Christ as our Savior, Mediator, and Redeemer. The Book of Job is no different, the Holy Spirit moved the author to write words helpful to his suffering people in every era of redemptive history, and the suffering is meant to bring us to a stronger faith in Christ.
Job, a Righteous Man
July 5, 2023 • Andy Davis
The Book of Job introduces a uniquely righteous man, unique because of the heavenly praise heaped on Job by God and because Satan, the accuser, had nothing bad to say about him. Although Job is a good role model of a righteous man, yet he was not perfect, and in this video, we will see that only Christ is the perfect one!