In this message, I'd like us to consider three instructive examples on this subject: the example of Joshua and Caleb's, the example of Moses and his adversaries, and the example ofJohn the Baptist and Christ. One of these examples portrays the envious spirit of feeling bitter when others have it better. The other two exemplify his opposite attitude and portray how we should live.
The Bible commands us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 saying that "In everything, give thanks for this is the will of God concerning you." But is this really possible for you? Is it possible for wives and mothers to give thanks in everything when they are overwhelmed with the seemingly mundane, boring and repetitive household work? Is this perspective of thanksgiving really possible for students who are being weighed down by an academic overload or by the hectic pressure of examinations?
2 Kings 18:1-8
Studies on the life of Hezekiah.
Imagine unearthing ancient wisdom from the life of a king who chose a righteous path amidst a sea of wickedness. Meet Hezekiah, a stalwart figure in biblical history, whose saga of faith in God and resistance to idolatry echoes in our hearts today. This righteous king, rising from the lineage of a wicked father, rearranged the narrative of his life through unwavering faith in God, creating a stark contrast against the backdrop of a tumultuous era. Join us as we unfold the intriguing tale of King Hezekiah, highlighting how faith can illuminate even the darkest corners of our lives.
In a world where modern idols often go unnoticed, unmasking and discarding them is crucial. King Hezekiah’s narrative is a powerful testament to this. He set himself apart by doing what others dared not - tearing down physical idols and high places of worship. But can idols take subtler forms, hiding in plain sight? You bet! From financial security to family, beauty to ambition, our discussion takes a deep look at these veiled idols, emphasizing the supreme importance of prioritizing our relationship with God above all else.
In the final stages of our journey, we grapple with the concept of idols in our hearts, shadows that lurk within us. Hate, unforgiveness, and selfish ambition, among others, are the unseen idols we often nurture. Stories of Solomon and David further enrich our understanding of this concept. Wrapping up with a message of repentance, love, and forgiveness, we glean essential life lessons from Hezekiah's story. Ready for a spiritual exploration of these profound biblical narratives? Tune in and let the journey begin!
Many of us may consider ourselves as servants of God, but does our driving motivations for our service originate from a true love for God?
One of the main themes in the book of Job has to do with learning how to worship God in the midst of suffering. The book of Job is about God being so great and so worthy that he deserves to be worshipped no matter what happens to you or to your possessions, or to your family. So in these series of messages on Job, Dr. David Eby shows us how we can learn from Job to worship God in the midst of your suffering
A theology of something means you look at that thing in its big perspective. To get a proper understanding of the theology of suffering, for example, you ask questions like: what is the purpose of suffering? Where does suffering come from? What does it accomplish? How is God related to suffering? What is God doing in suffering? That is what we mean by a theology of suffering.
If you derive your understanding of suffering on the basis of Job chapters 1-31, you will end up with a theology of suffering that recognizes the following basic facts:
(1) God rule,
(2) God is just and wise;
(3) God's ways are hard to understand but
(4) In the age to come, all wrongs will be righted and justice will be established.
(5) God has loved us and saved us in Christ.
(6) Trust God in your suffering.
This theology is not bad, but it is a narrow, partial and inadequate theology of suffering.
In this message, Dr. David Eby brings to our attention a complete and adequate theology of suffering that he expounds to us in the context of the Speech of Elihu in Job 32-37 and the rest of the Bible. Let us listen to him as he teaches us the word of God.
In this fourth message of our study on the book of Job, we will look at the following 10 profound lessons that we ought to learn from the long-term suffering of Job:
Although Job got resounding victories over Satan both in test number one and in test number two, Job's faith and worship and his obedience were not exactly rewarded.
Job's misery dragged on for months. It dragged on for a long time. And the question we have is "Why did Job's pain continue for months? Since God got the victory at the moment of calamity and Job triumphed by grace throughout this time of testing, why wasn't he restored and healed immediately? Why didn't God just heal Job right away in Job chapter 2 and thereafter take us immediately to the happy ending of Job chapter 42? The reason can be found in the following two questions:
These are the two main questions that Job chapters 2-31 and this message are intended to answer. These two main questions were not answered in Job chapters 1 and 2. God, therefore, wanted to use Job chapters 2-31 to answer these two questions.
Let us join Dr. Eby and learn more from him.