Intro to Job

Kami kicks off our study of Job by reflecting on the way we often put very human-shaped expectations on God. Proponents of the prosperity gospel believe that good behavior will always yield tangible blessings, but God sees things on a different level than we do.

Next, in light of the deep feelings conveyed by Job in his biblical account, Melissa considers whether self-control means that we must stuff all of our negative feelings, or if negative emotions can actually be gifts from God when used well.

Follow along with this week’s scripture doodle of Psalm 80:14.