The North Church Women

Job Lesson 1 | Setting the Stage: Shattered by Suffering | Job 1–2 | Pam Larson 2.7.24

Like Job, we may never know the reasons for our suffering. When we don’t understand God’s ways, trust His sovereign wisdom, goodness, love and mercy.

 

Setting the Stage: Shattered by Suffering  (Job 1-2 overview)

Character (1:1-5)

• Job’s circumstances, character, family, family, wealth

Catastrophes (1:6-2:10)

• Test #1 (1:6-22)
• The LORD and Satan
• Disasters
• Job’s response
• Test #2 (2:1-10)
• The LORD and Satan
• Affliction
• Job’s response

Comforters (2:11-13)

• Job’s friends and their initial response

 

Marriage: Joy in the Journey, Keith & Lori Eveland, MOMS 2.6.24

Keith and Lori Eveland help us to see the steadfastness of God when life — and marriage — are hard.

Introduction to Job, Dr. Cristian Rata, February 3, 2024

This episode begins with an introduction to our Women's Bible Study ministry at The North Church by Pam Larson. Then Dr. Cristian Rata joins us to present a very helpful introduction and overview of the Book of Job, giving us helpful insights which lay a good groundwork for our upcoming study.

Share the Feast: Teaching Your Children to Delight in God’s Word, Jenni Naselli, MOMS 1.22.24

Share the Feast: Teaching Your Children to Delight in God’s Word

MOMS January 22, 2024

In Deuteronomy 6, God tells parents, "These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. …" But how do we do this in 21st century America? Listen and learn as Jenni Naselli discusses practical tips for teaching children the overarching story of God's Word, helping them to delight in the Gospel, hide God's Word in their heart, and understand His Word.

Steadfastness and the Goodness of Christ, Catherine Hoffman, MOMS 12.5.23

Catherine Hoffman encourages our hearts to see and trust the goodness of Christ in the journey of motherhood!

Making Room for Her, Barbara Reaoch, MOMS 11.21.23

Making Room for Her (Mother/Daughter-in-law Relationships)

With the Bible as our foundation, we'll explore how the Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law relationship can thrive even in the midst of difficulty.

Steadfast in Prayer, James 5:13–20, Pam Larson 11.15.23

Steadfast in Prayer, James 5:13–20

Be steadfast in prayer, trusting in God’s all-sufficient grace and pursuing the lost.

1. Steadfast in prayer in all circumstances (13-16)

    A. When you are suffering

    B. When you are cheerful

    C. When you are sick

         i. Call for elders

              a. Let them pray

              b. Anointing with oil

         ii. Care for one another

              a. Confess your sins to one another

              b. PRAY for one another

2. Steadfast example of prayer (17–18)

    A.Righteous person | Elijah

    B. Fervent, frequent, faithful

3. Steadfast in pursuit of prodigals (19–20)

Steadfast in Suffering, James 5:7–12, Amy Katterson 11.8.23

Steadfast in Suffering, James 5:7–12

Life in this world, life after the “great catastrophe” of sin is hard. Will it always be this way? How do we remain steadfast? 

This week’s text, James 5:7–12, gives us a theme or banner for a faith-filled life in a broken world: patience. What does patient fortitude look like in your situation?

• Clinging to the promises of God in the middle of the “invisible” season of waiting. 
• Establishing your heart to follow Christ and to do whatever the will of God holds for you.
• Calling to mind and living in light of the soon return of the Lord Christ. 
• Humbly repenting of a grumbling heart and seeking to point out evidences of grace in one another instead. 
• Following in the footsteps of other patient and hope-filled believers and running with perseverance the race that is set before us. (Find a treasure trove of audio messages sharing such stories here: Biography Messages by John Piper)
• Trusting the merciful, compassionate purposes of God even when you don’t understand.
• Being a woman of your word and trusting God for the outcome.

We press on in patient fortitude, knowing that “when [we] have stood the test, [we] will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him” (James 1:12). May the Lord find us and keep us faithful.

Turning from Fear to Love, Kïrsten Christianson, MOMS 11.7.23

Turning From Fear to Love

Fear can trip us in so many ways: fear of being left out, fear that we are wrecking our kids, fear that our sin is more powerful than Christ’s blood… “God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of love, power, and a sound/self-controlled mind” (2 Timothy 1:7) Let’s look at how fearing the Lord helps us to fear not and instead “do all things in love” (1 Corinthians 16:14).

Steafast in God’s Will, James 4:13–5:6, Pam Larson 11.1.23

Steadfast In God's Will, James 4:13–5:6

James exhorts us to live in light of our identity in Christ, as children of God, in God’s will, because life is short (4:13–17). And then, because eternity is long, James speaks of the coming judgment on unbelievers (5:1–6).

So don't prize prosperity/possessions over people or God. Prepare for the judgment to come. James’ purpose is to prevent believers from placing their hope in worldly wealth and to trust God for justice even though they are enduring oppression from the evil rich.

Trust in the sovereignty of God in your planning and finances, seeking to do the right thing in all your pursuits and treasuring Jesus in all of life!