Нақшаҳои хониши ройгон ва садоқатҳои марбут ба Job 2:12

Holy Week is an invitation to journey with Christ. As we learn to walk the way of the cross with him, may we be inspired to take up our own cross in sacrificial obedience and true humility. This week, our Lord reminds us that darkness gives way to light, and death will not have the final word!

Life can feel very lonely, especially when we are walking through seasons of suffering. Community can be a great help for Christians when they are struggling. This devotional encourages us to lean into the gift of community when facing challenges and trials.

Alex McFarland and Bert Harper, hosts of the nationally syndicated broadcast Exploring the Word, have answered questions from listeners throughout North America for more than ten years. Drawing on their years of experience as pastors, scholars, and Bible researchers, Alex and Bert offer factual, biblical responses to frequently asked questions in their book "100 Bible Questions and Answers." Here you’ll find straightforward answers to 5 of the toughest Bible questions.

Over 100 “one another” commands exist in the Bible. It’s impossible to live the life of discipleship the Bible describes in isolation; it’s equally impossible if our engagement with “community” only involves people facing a stage, singing and receiving teaching once a week, or exclusively discussing impersonal Bible or theology questions. This plan breaks through our individualistic, fast-paced culture to equip you for God’s call to “one another.”

I love Rube Goldberg machines. They are elaborate, complicated systems that accomplish simple tasks. Usually they are many small things that work toward one bigger goal, but sometimes they can be a few big things that do something small.

God doesn’t disqualify anyone because of their mental health diagnosis. He doesn’t become disappointed or befuddled or angry because we’re battling depression or anxiety. God is in the business of qualifying people with murky motives, broken dreams, and busted pasts. He accomplishes all his goals through people. Learn about these ideas and more with Chris Morris as he talks through some of the topics in his book Resilient and Redeemed.

How can we trust God even when we suffer unfairly? Join us for this six-day reading plan to reflect on Job’s story and discover what it looks like to trust God's wisdom even as we face difficult times.

Suffering is the one experience which binds all of humankind together. But why does it exist? What purpose does it serve? Like so many of us, Job was a person who didn’t deserve the immense pain that entered his life. It was at his lowest point when God showed up and provided one of the most challenging and powerful answers to the problem of pain the world has ever heard.

Whether you’re reading this plan because you’re grieving, supporting a friend who has suffered loss or you’re simply curious about this man’s strange story, the story of Job will teach you the power of perseverance, that God is in the storm and that even if you lose everything, if you trust in Him you will come out with more than you could ever think or imagine!

Go on a journey through the confusing yet beautiful Book of Job. From abundant blessings to deep grief, the book applies to every season of our (spiritual) life.

Journey with us through the final week of Jesus’ life. Each day, you’ll get to see where Jesus was on His road to the resurrection as you reflect on where He has brought you, the miracles He's done in your life, and how He’s worked in and through you!

When life hits like a tornado, where do we go? When we’re anxious about the future, to whom do we turn? Over thousands of years, God’s people have faced setbacks, even disasters. Their experiences show us ways we can respond and how our faith in God can remain intact—and maybe get even more real.

Sometimes problems seem insurmountable, like a steep rock rising right in front of us. Where do we find help then? Psalm 121 helps us find the answer: “My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.”

These devotions come from the lifetime works of bestselling author Brennan Manning, as found in the NIV Ragamuffin Bible. These raw, painfully honest, yet grace-filled readings will help you bask in the knowledge that God not only loves you, he delights in you.

Friendship is a gift and the foundation of great community. Jesus told His disciples He no longer called them servants, but His friends! This devotion was written to encourage you to make friends, value the friends you have, and celebrate the community God gave you. We hope you enjoy this 10-Day devotion, written by our friends and us.

The book of Job is perhaps the oldest book in the Bible and is part of the wisdom books. Whether it is historically true, that is not the most important question. The story of the wealthy Job who gets all conceivable misery invites you to think about suffering and how you deal with it. In the following ten days, you will walk through the main headlines of this fascinating book.

“If speaking is silver, then listening is gold” is an old Turkish proverb. There is a lot of truth in that. But sometimes it is important to speak up. This reading plan discusses various Bible texts that teach you when to speak and when to remain silent, and help you to choose your words wisely.

This plan is intended to help you walk through grief in a healthy way as you discover how to cling to the Lord and His people.

In this BibleX study, you will explore the wisdom books of Psalm, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job. You will study portions of Scripture, learn the key points by viewing a short video, and grow by applying the Scripture’s teachings to your life. BibleX is a free resource to help expand your knowledge of the Bible.

You've been there. Suddenly a person near you comes into focus that is obviously in need of help. Quickly your mind begins to rattle off your options - shift your gaze; turn around; walk away; ignore them. But what if they are too close to ignore? What then? That is what this little devotional is all about. What to do when someone in need is too close to ignore.

The book of Job chronicles testing a righteous man's faith through suffering. Although Job's friends attempt to comfort him, it is only by God's revelation of His wisdom and might that Job finds true comfort. Even in deep suffering, God can do all things, and none of His purposes can be thwarted (Job 42:2).