In this chapter God begins His response to Job. His response comes in a series of questions which prove His sovereignty, omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence. ” ‘Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements – surely you know! Or who stretched the…
Month: June 2020
Job 37
Elihu concludes his speech with a chapter that proclaims the majesty and glory of God in a wonderful and beautiful way. ” ‘Keep listening to the thunder of his voice and the rumbling that comes from his mouth. Under the whole heaven he lets it go, and his lightning to the corners of the earth….
Job 36
Elihu continues speaking in this chapter. He Corrects Job a little more, though he mainly focuses on God’s unsearchable and limitless greatness. ” ‘Behold, God is great, and we know him not; the number of his years is unsearchable. For he draws up the drops of water; they distill his mist in rain, which the…
A Prayer for Peace
Today I offer a prayer for peace. Many parts of our world are experiencing physical turmoil and unrest, while almost all parts are experiencing emotional and spiritual restlessness. Please join me in praying for our world. Father God, the God of Peace and Mercy, holy is Your name. May we all learn to call upon…
Job 35
In this chapter Elihu is a little harsh and off the mark when he condemns some of Job’s words / theologies / beliefs (similar to how the other friends made incorrect assumptions). ” ‘Because of the multitude of oppressions people cry out… There they cry out, but he does not answer, because of the pride…
Job 34
In this chapter Elihu continues his rebuke of Job, and asserts how just, powerful and fair God really is. ” ‘Therefore, hear me, you men of understanding: far be it from God that he should do wickedness, and from the Almighty that he should do wrong. For according to the work of a man he…
Job 33
In this chapter Elihu rebukes Job, rather gently compared to the other friends. He offers correction in direct response to Job’s words (which he quotes). ” ‘You say, “I am pure, without transgression; I am clean, and there is no iniquity in me.” Behold, in this you are not right. I will answer you, for…
Job 32
In this chapter Elihu speaks up and begins his long, yet wise speech. This speech is probably my favorite part of the book – in it Elihu, who has remained silent until this point, rebukes Job’s friends, corrects Job (correctly, not ignorantly), and praises God. Let’s dig into the first part, as he begins to…
Job 31
In this chapter Job gives his final appeal, stating the last of his case. In summary, he lists many many types of sins in the form of conditions (“If I have [sinned]…”). He’s basically implying that he has remained sinless while following of God. “If I have walked with falsehood and my foot has hastened…
Job 30
In this chapter Job laments on a few themes – the loss of his position and respect among his peers, the persecution and mocking he must now endure, his present suffering and misery, and the injustice against him. “God has cast me into the mire, and I have become like dust and ashes. I cry…