Day 224 - Read Job 1-3 - Calera Baptist Church

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Day 224 - Read Job 1-3

December 3, 2024 • Job 1—3

Job did right in the eyes of God. He had seven sons and three daughters. His wealth was greater than any other in the east. Satan claimed Job was upright because God blessed him. God gave Satan permission to take from Job, but not to touch him. Satan caused Job to lose his children and possessions, but Job worshipped God and would not sin against Him. God allowed Satan to cause sores to form on Job, but Job did not sin against God. Job’s wife told Job to curse God, but he would not curse or sin against God. Three friends sat with him for seven days without speaking because of his great suffering. Job voiced his hurt and anger from his pain and sorrow.

Day 238 - Read Job 32-33

December 17, 2024 • Job 32—33

Elihu was angry with Job because he justified himself. Elihu was also angry with Job’s friends because they did not have a good response to Job. He claimed to have held his mouth, but the elders refused to refute Job properly. Elihu was wise in his own eyes and condemned Job by reminding him of the greatness of God and His superior knowledge and goodness and mercy.

Day 237 - Read Job 30-31

December 16, 2024 • Job 30—31

Job continued his response. He described his reputation as being without honor, even by lowly and shameful men. The young men who were lazy and unworthy of recognition looked down on him with pride. Job was alone without any true friends. His skin was dying and falling from him, and he experienced great pain in his bones. Job offered himself for destruction if found guilty of sin. He argued that he had kept the commands of God and served those in need.

Day 236 - Read Job 28-29

December 15, 2024 • Job 28—29

Job described wisdom and man’s inability to find it or purchase it with Gold. Earth did not possess wisdom and it could not be found in the depths of the sea. It was not a possession to hold, or a prize to be given. The fear of the Lord is wisdom, and to turn from evil is understanding. Job began to summarize his defense in chapter twenty-nine. He remembered the time when he experienced God’s blessings. He cared for those in need, and he was honored. He was once viewed as a righteous man and was admired by all.