October 30: “Why Do Good People Suffer?” (Job 42:1-17) Pastor Joe Sohn

When Christians go through suffering, many doubt either the goodness of God or the power of God. The book of Job affirms both the sovereignty of God and the love of God. But if God is good and powerful, why is there so much suffering in the world? The book of Job does not really […]

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October 23: “The Search for Meaning Under the Sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:1-9 and 12:13-14) Pastor Joe Sohn

King Solomon searched for the meaning of life. He tried to find meaning and satisfaction in pleasure. He cheered himself with the best wine, and kept a harem with 300 concubines. He undertook great building projects, amassed silver and gold, acquired singers and collected art works. He denied himself nothing his eyes desired . And […]

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Dec 23 NT Marathon Revelation 15

Seven Angels With Seven Plagues 15 I saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign: seven angels with the seven last plagues—last, because with them God’s wrath is completed. 2 And I saw what looked like a sea of glass glowing with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious over the beast and […]

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Dec 22 NT Marathon Revelation 14

The Lamb and the 144,000 14 Then I looked, and there before me was the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads. 2 And I heard a sound from heaven like the roar of rushing waters and like a loud peal of thunder. […]

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Sep 28 NT Marathon 1 Timothy 1

1 Timothy 1 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Timothy Charged to Oppose False Teachers 3 As I urged you when I […]

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