JOB: Where Is God?

JOB: Where Is God?
Written By Pastor John Toone

We will begin a new series going through the Old Testament book of Job.

We'll start in Chapter 1 this week and ponder what we should do when God feels distant and things go wrong in our lives. Will we still trust in God's sovereign goodness and loving-kindness?

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself,

"When things go wrong in my life, what is my first response?"

"What should be my response?"

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Pastor John Toone

Pastor John Toone had served as East Shore’s Associate Pastor from June 2014 until his appointment as Senior Pastor in September 2020. 

John’s passion is to glorify God and see His Word transform lives into the image of Christ, by the Holy Spirit’s power, in fulfillment of the Great Commission. He enjoys spending time with his family, talking about the Bible and theology, reading, watching movies, and cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles!

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