Today’s read of Job 32-37 is one long speech. Our attention is suddenly turned to a young man who has been present the entire time, quietly observing and listening. His name is Elihu. Job’s three older friends have given up. They conclude that Job is “righteous in his own eyes” and they can say nothing …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.14.19]
Today Job makes his final argument (chapters 26-31). He is weary of defending himself and he is unsatisfied with his friends’ advice, but he is firm in his conviction that he has not knowingly sinned against God. He begins by acknowledging that God is beyond understanding. He feels that God has denied him justice (because …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.14.19]
Today’s read is just three short chapters. In Job 22, Eliphaz speaks one last time, still convinced that Job is hiding wickedness in his heart. He does not believe his friend is as righteous as he claims. In fact, he makes specific allegations against Job, which Job will later address (and deny). Eliphaz maintains his …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.13.19]
Today’s read was Job 18-21, in which we hear from two of Job’s friends (Bildad and Zophar) and Job’s response to each of them. Both Bildad and Zophar continue to make their case that suffering comes to the wicked. Job does not disagree that this is true, but he brings to their attention that they …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.12.19]
As a child, did you ever find yourself on the painful side of discipline when you opened your mouth, not so much for what you said, but for how you said it? Even when our words may be acceptable, the tone of our voice and our attitude when speaking reveals what’s really in our hearts. …
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