Zophar speaks again, and focuses on the suffering of the wicked. ” ‘Do you not know this from of old, since man was placed on earth, that the exulting of the wicked is short, and the joy of the godless but for a moment? In the fullness of his sufficiency he will be in distress;…
Month: May 2020
Job 19
“Oh that my words were written! Oh that they were inscribed in a book! Oh that with an iron pen and lead they were engraved in the rock forever! For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet…
Job 18
Bildad speaks again, and emphasizes how the wicked will be punished (he’s probably implying that Job’s circumstances are punishment due to wickedness). ” ‘Indeed, the light of the wicked is put out, and the flame of his fire does not shine. The light is dark in his tent, and his lamp above him is put…
Job 17
“He has made me a byword of the peoples, and I am one before whom men spit. My eye has grown dim from vexation, and all my members are like a shadow. The upright are appalled at this, and the innocent stirs himself up against the godless. Yet the righteous holds to his way, and…
Job 16
This chapter has a mixture of elements – Job laments how miserable his friends are at comforting him, and how God has made an enemy of Job. Yet, there are these hopeful verses near the end of the chapter. “O earth, cover not my blood, and let my cry find no resting place. Even now,…
A Prayer for Understanding God’s Word
Today I offer a prayer for understanding God’s word. I’ve personally been struggling with a few passages recently, and need all the wisdom and guidance the Spirit can give me. Father God, almighty Lord and King, we come before You today a humble and simple people. Father we lack understanding, and our own wisdom is…
A Prayer for Our Leaders
Today I offer a prayer for our leaders – those who have influence in the lives of others – that they may find their guidance and strength in God alone. Father God, the our Greatest Ruler and Sovereign King, holy, holy, holy is Your name. We think of all those in this world who have…
Job 15
In this chapter Eliphaz speaks for the second time, rebuking Job even more harshly than when he last he spoke. ” ‘Should a wise man answer with windy knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind? Should he argue in unprofitable talk, or in words with which he can do no good? But you…
Job 14
” ‘Oh that you would hide me in Sheol, that you would conceal me until your wrath be past, that you would appoint me a set time, and remember me! If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my service I would wait, till my renewal should come. You would call,…
Job 13
” ‘Only two things do not do to me, Then I will not hide from Your face: Remove Your hand from me, And let not the dread of You terrify me. Then call, and I will answer; Or let me speak, then reply to me. How many are my iniquities and sins? Make known to…