Our intrepid young theologian Elihu continues in his explanation of why his older colleagues are wrong about the nature of God, and the problems of Job.
A younger man steps up in this debate on why Job is suffering; convinced that Job is deep in sin, and his friends are useless in their arguments. He presents…
Job's friends are silenced, but he suffers the hatred of his critics. He attempts one last time to declare his righteousness and brings the evidence.
When mankind does try to seek wisdom over our own desires, which is rare, we often seek it in the wrong place. There is only one place for true wisdom.
In times of darkness of the soul, our understanding of God is often overwhelmed. Even though we may know that God is present it is quite another thing to feel…
We wrestle, especially when comparing ourselves with others, wondering why someone can reject God and yet seem to be at ease. And why those who follow the Lord suffer.
For the rest of the book, in spite of continued accusation, Job takes on a different, hopeful perspective. It is a change that could only have come from God. It…
Have you ever had to reconsider your thoughts of God because of evidence before you, or His word, that make you very uncomfortable?
In our greatest trials on this earth it is easy, certainly understandable, to question the ways of God.
Job, in his torment, believes that God is not reachable, though He is holding Job's life in His hands. Is there not someone who can mediate between him and God?…