Creekwood Christian Church

This week on the pod, we are looking at four very different books within the Bible that are all united by a common theme. Each of these books aims to answer a question that plagues people of faith:What do we do when confronted with suffering?The wisdom of Ecclesiastes' narrator, Qoheleth, tells us that life is equal parts suffering and joy, so get what you can out of both experiences.Job teaches us that suffering doesn't have to rob us of our faithfulness or the goodness life promises.Ruth lifts up how much more bearable hardships become when we do not have to suffer them alone.Jonah reminds us that God is always far more gracious and forgiving than we could ever imagine-- a truth that is equal parts awe-inspiring and annoying. You can listen to our accompanying playlist here.