After a pause for Lincoln Sunday, we resumed the journey along Godsway 66 this week. We also celebrated the ongoing ministry of Week of Compassion through the collection of an annual special offering.
We turned our attention to the wisdom literature of the Hebrew Bible, beginning with the challenging book of Job. In its exploration of suffering, it raises the significant question of whether all human beings are "Born to Suffer?" Through a dramatic exchange of speeches and questions, it also explores issues of justice. Surprisingly, it also has deep themes that defend the purity of human faith and share a deep sense in ultimate salvation. Still, it is a thorny book that offers few definitive or easy answers (unfortunately for those of us who would like answers to the questions about human suffering).
If you missed Sunday's sermon, if you'd like to listen to it again, or if you'd like to share it with others, you can find an audio recording here.
You can also listen to Sunday's Communion meditation.
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