Text Job 1 The story of Job is perhaps one of the most disturbing in the Bible. It is disturbing because: The book of Job

In Proverbs 12:5 the Bible says that, “The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.” Therefore, it is

In the Book of Job there is a progression of Job’s understanding of man’s relationship with God. Job remains faithful, even after losing his wealth,

Often when we meet people for the first time we know nothing of their lives before our meeting. We may learn later, or much later,

This article is part of a series in this month’s issue and assumes that the earlier articles have been read. It would be good to

An Introduction to Matthew 5:1–12 How do you think of the blessings and rewards (“beatitudes”) in Matthew 5:1–12? Characteristics of those worthy of God’s kingdom?

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Matthew 5:6, ESV

What does it mean to be blessed? Blessings are benefits received from God. God showers blessings on everyone: “For He makes His sun rise on

Text: Matthew 5:8 Structure: There is some discussion about the relationship of these statements of Jesus to each other and what to make of the

Matthew 5:9 The result of Jesus’ sermon on the Mount was that the multitudes (thousands) were amazed at His words for He was teaching them

Chronicles and thus the Hebrew Bible conclude with this positive authorization and admonition from Cyrus the Great in ca. 538 BC as Judah’s Babylonian captivity

The Hebrew name of David means: beloved. This name certainly fits David who undoubtedly enjoyed a wonderful relationship with God. As the Apostle Paul recounted