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JOB 12 “With Him are wisdom and strength” (Job 12:13). Job’s friends mistakenly presumed that their wisdom was greater than his. For this, Job sharply rebukes them: “No doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you!” They acted as if they were the well-spring of understanding, and if they were to die, … Continue reading “A MONOPOLY ON WISDOM”

JOB 13–14 “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him” (Job 13:15). Job gives us one of the most powerful expressions of trust in God in all of Scripture not only for temporal relief from suffering, but for eternal salvation. Contrary to his friends’ accusations, Job never trusted in his own righteousness for salvation. … Continue reading “YET I WILL TRUST HIM”

JOB 8 “If you would earnestly seek God and make your supplication to the Almighty …” (Job 8:5). Bildad’s response is similar to Eliphaz’s in that much of what he says is generally true: God’s providences are never unjust, the wicked are punished by a righteous God, and hypocrites will receive their due while the … Continue reading “WRONG ASSUMPTIONS”

JOB 9–10 “Though I were righteous, my own mouth would condemn me” (Job 9:20). Like his friends, Job seems to have believed that extraordinary calamities fall upon those who have committed terrible crimes. But Job had not committed any grievous sins. Why, then, was God allowing him to suffer? With this complaint in hand, Job … Continue reading “CONTENDING WITH GOD”

JOB 11 “If you would prepare your heart, and stretch out your hands toward Him …” (Job 11:13). Zophar, by far the most severe of Job’s counselors, misapplies truth just as the others had done. Unlike Eliphaz who spoke gently to Job, Zophar pounces upon the poor man. He shows little patience for Job’s complaints … Continue reading “A CALL TO REPENT”

JOB 4–5 “Even as I have seen, those who plow iniquity and sow trouble reap the same” (Job 4:8). Once Job broke his seven-day silence, Eliphaz took the opportunity to give him some advice. He proceeded very cautiously, asking, “If one attempts a word with you, will you become weary?” He began by praising Job … Continue reading “ELIPHAZ’S RASH COUNSEL”

JOB 6–7 “What strength do I have, that I should hope?” And what is my end, that I should prolong my life? (Job 6:11). Eliphaz questioned Job’s integrity by claiming that his tribulations were the result of his sin. Job refused to believe Eliphaz’s accusation and challenged him to provide proof to defend his argument. … Continue reading “IS THERE ANY HOPE?”

JOB 2:11–13 Now when Job’s three friends heard … each one came from his own place (Job 2:11). In the midst of his suffering, Job received a visit from three friends. These friends, like Job, were of Gentile descent; they were outside the covenant promises made to Israel, but graced with religious piety. Eliphaz descended … Continue reading “FAITHFUL FRIENDS”

JOB 3:1–10 “May the day perish on which I was born …” (Job 3:3). Job is to be praised for not cursing God as Satan wanted him to. In the midst of his suffering, however, he cursed the day of his birth which in effect curses God’s providence. This heart-wrenching display of human emotion and … Continue reading “A FOOLISH LAMENT”

JOB 3:11–26 “Why is light given to him who is in misery, and life to the bitter of soul …?” (Job 3:20). For many days, Job sat in dust and ashes, scraping the oozing blisters that covered his body. He had no comfort, no rest, no peace. Is it any wonder that he longed to … Continue reading “A PLEA TO DIE”