Monthly Archives: August 2012

Proverbs 1 and 2 introduce us to the gift of wisdom God gave Solomon. He tells us the purpose of the book in the first few chapters: “For learning about wisdom and instruction, for understanding words of insight,for gaining instruction … Continue reading →

In Job 41 and 42 God finishes His argument with Job. When confronted by God’s greatness, Job is brought to his knees. He repents and God blesses him. God is angry with Job’s three friends but offers grace to them … Continue reading →

In Job 39 and 40 God continues to question Job. This time He speaks of the creatures He has made and asks if Job has done the same or if he is able to care for them as God does. … Continue reading →

Job 37 is the conclusion of Elihu’s speech. A storm is blowing in and Elihu speaks of God’s power. He concludes that we cannot comprehend God or His workings. We cannot find God because of His greatness. God disregards those … Continue reading →

 In Job 35 and 36 Elihu continues to speak. He says that nothing that Job has done, either good or bad, has any effect on God. It doesn’t move God one way or the other. He repeats the friends’ thoughts … Continue reading →

In Job 33 and 34 Elihu proclaims that God confronts us in the night with the deeds we have done. When they need to approach God an intercessor is often necessary to plead for mercy on behalf of the sinner. … Continue reading →

In Job 31 and 32 Job states that if he has done wrong someone should be found who will attest to what he has done. Then he will own up to the wrongdoing. But his friends can not answer Job’s … Continue reading →

In Job 29 and 30 Job remembers the good old days when he was well respected and admired. He addresses and earlier criticism that he was not kind to those in need by expressing that he was well-known for his … Continue reading →

In Job 27 and 28 Job says that as long as he has breath and the spirit of God in him he will maintain his integrity and insist upon his righteousness. The wicked may heap up riches but they lack … Continue reading →