As God continues His reply to Job, He expounds on His wonders in creation which mere man has no capacity to fathom. Nonetheless Job is vindicated and his losses are…
A shift finally takes place in the narrative: we finally hear God speak. He speaks from the storm, reveals His manifold power and control of the universe, confronts Job personally,…
Though something said is right, the way it is said may make you wrong. The new voice of Elihu enters the mix after silence and his wrath was aroused because…
This section of Job begins with Eliphaz becoming short with Job and pressing accusations upon him. And though Job is not perfect, Job knows that he has no hidden sin.…
Job responds to his friends, accusing them of tormenting him. And he makes a powerful statement of hope that His kinsman Redeemer will return in the last Day. Zophar, in…
It is possible to lovingly correct theological errors without disparaging character. It isn't by making empty accusations or premature assumptions. In the moment of trial there could be confusion and…
Amidst the truths about God, there could lie several misconceptions about Him. Both Job and Zophar have a decent understanding of who God is, but there are views regarding his…
James and Peter remind us that we endure trials for the refining of our faith. In his sorrow, Job acknowledges he is rash with his mouth and his friends came…
Following the tumults of Job's trials and losses, Job begins to express his emotions. Seven times he asks the Lord "why," teaching us what could be our reverent response. God…
An upright and blameless Job has been allowed to be tested by Satan. Satan's view of Job is much different than God's. Satan attacks Job's character while God commends it.…
The account begins in heaven with Satan seeking whom he may devour and he arrives at the person Job. God, having all foreknowledge and sovereignty, gives permission to Satan to…