After 37 chapters of suffering and conversation, what does God finally say to the suffering Job? In this lesson, John Horning discusses God’s declaration of His own glorious sovereignty and creativity.
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Job 32-37 — Elihu the Hype Man
Only one man in Job doesn’t have to repent for his words: the young Elihu. What does he have to say for 6 chapters? In this lesson, John Horning discusses the lessons for young Christians based on the words of God’s hype man.
God and the Economy
[29 minutes to read] Several months ago, one of my students gave me a sheet of paper written top-to-bottom with a series of questions related to God and the Christian’s role in the economy. I went through and answered each question in turn, and gave him my typed responses. While the document has been slightly […]
Elijah and the Prophets of Baal — 1 Kings 18
How does God demonstrate His greatness through events? How does God feel about idolatry? What makes a revival, and who fuels that revival? In this lesson, John Horning discusses the showdown between the single prophet of God and the 400 prophets of nothing. The revival that seemed to be, but never was.
Cycle 2 — Job 15-21
How might people respond when a situation contradicts their beliefs? In this lesson, John Horning discusses the second cycle in Job’s conversation with his friends, and we learn about humility as we navigate truth.
Cycle 1 — Job 4-14
How do people respond to suffering? How might people respond to a righteous person’s suffering? Why do people suffer? In this lesson, John Horning eavesdrops into a conversation of sages when a righteous person suffers, and we learn that there is a wrong way to use truth.
Elijah and the Drought — 1 Kings 17
What does God’s judgement look like, and how is God merciful to Israel’s worst king? In this lesson, John Horning introduces the ministry of Elijah — one of God’s best prophets sent to one of Israel’s worst kings.
Nazarite Vow Report
After 4 and a half months of doing a Nazarite vow, John Horning reports his experiences to the Foothills Church Youth Group. Join us right before this vow comes to an end.
Job’s Desolation — Job 1-3
Is suffering always punishment for sin? How should a person respond when they suffer? What is the cosmic relationship between good and evil? God and Satan? In this lesson, John Horning introduces a series that will answer these questions and more. It all begins when one man is the center of a divine wager.
Praying in Desolation — Psalm 88
How are you supposed to pray when you are in the midst of deep struggles? When you are in pain, confusion, and anger; how is the Christian supposed to talk to God? In this discussion, John Horning walks his students through how to walk the line between honesty and disrespect before God.