Job seeks God with his whole heart despite the many obstacles Satan plants in his path. Grief and pain obscure the way while slanderous friends darken it with poor counsel. But even in the storm of his deep trial, Job stumbles (as it might seem to our human perspective) on some deep truths about his big God—truths such as: God ordains suffering for the righteous, man needs an arbiter between him and God, and most profoundly, the truth of the resurrection from the dead.

Are worry and anxiety your frequent companions? Do you feel guilty about being anxious so often? Do you worry about how well you are raising your child? Do you get anxious about your child’s anxiety? After almost seven decades of battling anxiety, raising a couple of anxious kids, and 10 years of serving as a biblical counselor, Carol Shares what the Lord has taught her through her own and others’ journeys with anxiety.

The lament that Job offers up in Job 3 can be divided into two sections by noting the parallelism in the Hebrew poetry. The first section is marked by the repetition of the word “let” throughout (verses 3-10), and the second section is marked by the repetition of the word “Why” (v.11-26). The “Let” section functions as a curse in retrospect that mourns Job’s birth; the “Why” section mourns that God has not taken Job’s life.

Like Job, we may never know the reasons for our suffering. When we don’t understand God’s ways, trust His sovereign wisdom, goodness, love and mercy.

Setting the Stage: Shattered by Suffering  (Job 1-2 overview)

Character (1:1-5)

• Job’s circumstances, character, family, family, wealth

Catastrophes (1:6-2:10)

• Test #1 (1:6-22)

Comforters (2:11-13)

• Job’s friends and their initial response

Keith and Lori Eveland help us to see the steadfastness of God when life — and marriage — are hard.

This episode begins with an introduction to our Women's Bible Study ministry at The North Church by Pam Larson. Then Dr. Cristian Rata joins us to present a very helpful introduction and overview of the Book of Job, giving us helpful insights which lay a good groundwork for our upcoming study.

Share the Feast: Teaching Your Children to Delight in God’s Word

MOMS January 22, 2024

In Deuteronomy 6, God tells parents, "These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. …" But how do we do this in 21st century America? Listen and learn as Jenni Naselli discusses practical tips for teaching children the overarching story of God's Word, helping them to delight in the Gospel, hide God's Word in their heart, and understand His Word.

Catherine Hoffman encourages our hearts to see and trust the goodness of Christ in the journey of motherhood!

Making Room for Her (Mother/Daughter-in-law Relationships)

Steadfast in Prayer, James 5:13–20

Be steadfast in prayer, trusting in God’s all-sufficient grace and pursuing the lost.

1. Steadfast in prayer in all circumstances (13-16)

    A. When you are suffering

    B. When you are cheerful

    C. When you are sick

         i. Call for elders

              a. Let them pray

              b. Anointing with oil

         ii. Care for one another

              a. Confess your sins to one another

              b. PRAY for one another

2. Steadfast example of prayer (17–18)

    A.Righteous person | Elijah

    B. Fervent, frequent, faithful

3. Steadfast in pursuit of prodigals (19–20)