Suffering and Singing by John Hindley was a book that was offered on the book table in the back of our church. It's just a short 62 pages.
The book itself is a study of Psalm 44.
The sons of Korah begin by seeking God's face,
in question as to why He was allowing them to suffer.
The psalm ends with them praising God
as they realize that He is allowing their suffering for His sake.
I enjoyed the way the author took the reader through verse by verse and then would also relate it to something we, the readers, might be suffering and how we could apply this particular portion of Scripture to our own circumstances.
I wasn't really familiar with the author, so I did a bit of research.
He is a pastor of BroadGrace church in Norfolk, U.K. and has written several books.
HERE'S A LINK if you care to read more about the author.
I enjoy short little studies like this that go verse by verse. Sounds like a good one!
ReplyDeleteIt was an enjoyable read, Mari.
DeleteDidn't thet suffer because of their rebellion?
ReplyDeleteIn Numbers 16
ReplyDeleteIn Psalm 44 they plead their innocence, but...
Hello Sandi! Perhaps reading the book before judging with our "buts" would be beneficial for you. :)
DeleteYes, probably!
DeleteVery interesting! I do the same with authors, I research to see what they are about and usually am wore the wiser.
ReplyDeleteI find that it helps me a lot when I do research an author that I'm not familiar with. Sometimes, it's enough to keep me from reading the book and other times it helps me better understand their point of view.
DeleteSuffering can be difficult to understand. A beautiful Psalm. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteYes, my friend, it can when we look through our natural eyes and with our natural minds. When we trust in the sovereignty of God, we realize that NOTHING comes to us that He doesn't intend to use for His glory and our good. That does make the suffering easier to bear. I think of John MacArthur's response to his son when Patricia was in that horrible accident and had a broken neck..."Son, God is Sovereign and He is in control of even this."
DeleteI do better with shorter books. Sadly, I think that so many people get hung up on why a loving God would allow pain and suffering. I'm grateful for the bible that when read and studied gives us wisdom and understanding.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, my friend. Thank you for your encouraging words.
DeleteI like to research authors, too. Great title for the book!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ellen. It truly was an enjoyable read.
DeleteThank you for highlighting this book.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks too for the link.
It was interesting to read more about John.
Norfolk is a lovely county in Eastern England.
All the best Jan
You are welcome, Jan. I am glad that you enjoyed reading about a fellow from the UK!
DeleteI love ❤️ studies like this. Thank you 😊 for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome, Linda.
DeleteI need to read this. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI trust that it will be a blessing to you. Thank you for stopping by.
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect study...before my group Bible study resumes in a couple of weeks. I wonder where I could find this book? Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt's a study that I think you would enjoy, Jennifer.
DeleteI found it. On Amazon - of course:)
ReplyDeleteI was just coming to let you know that it's on Amazon and found your note. Glad you found it.
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