Suffering: A Divine Vocation

When Job asked for the purpose of his suffering, he didn't receive an immediate answer. Instead, Job encountered God Himself. Today, R.C. Sproul considers how the Lord brings dignity to our pain. Download R.C. Sproul's teaching series Surprised by Suffering, plus the digital study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The Lord does not abandon us in our suffering. God is with His people, even when we hurt. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses some of the questions we encounter in the midst of our pain. Download R.C. Sproul's teaching series Surprised by Suffering, plus the digital study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The parable of the prodigal son marvelously depicts Christ's mercy toward those He came to save. From his sermon series in the gospel of Luke, today R.C. Sproul revisits this parable to reveal why we should rejoice every time a lost soul is found. Get R.C. Sproul's hardcover commentary on the gospel of Luke with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Luke commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Before Paul became a towering figure in the Christian faith, he was a terrifying persecutor of the church. Today, Guy Waters looks at Paul's life before his conversion to Christ. Request Guy Waters' video teaching series The Life and Theology of Paul with your donation. You'll also receive the digital teaching series, digital study guide, and companion ebook: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series, digital study guide, and ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   Guy Waters is James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS, and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Like a festering rot, jealousy wreaks havoc in our lives. Today, R.C. Sproul considers how King Saul's envy for David's fame led to his own downfall. With your donation, receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal, plus a digital download of R.C. Sproul's teaching series The Life of David: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

David did not rely on his own strength when he approached Goliath. He entrusted his life to the mighty hand of God. Today, R.C. Sproul revisits one of the most famous stories in the Bible. With your donation, receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal, plus a digital download of R.C. Sproul's teaching series The Life of David: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

As a pagan warrior blasphemed God's holy name, young David was unwilling to stand idly by. Today, R.C. Sproul explores what led David to risk everything to defend the Lord's reputation. With your donation, receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal, plus a digital download of R.C. Sproul's teaching series The Life of David: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

As a pagan warrior blasphemed God's holy name, young David was unwilling to stand idly by. Today, R.C. Sproul explores what led David to risk everything to defend the Lord's reputation. With your donation, receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal, plus a digital download of R.C. Sproul's teaching series The Life of David: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

We often base our judgments on outward appearances. But the Lord evaluates the heart. Today, R.C. Sproul describes the surprising moment when David, the shepherd boy, was anointed as king. With your donation, receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal, plus a digital download of R.C. Sproul's teaching series The Life of David: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Why is David considered Israel's greatest king? Today, R.C. Sproul begins a study of David's life by examining what set him apart from all the rest. With your donation, receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal, plus a digital download of R.C. Sproul's teaching series The Life of David: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts