After receiving poor council from friends, whose understanding was that Jobs suffering was an indication of his sins, Job speaks his defense. He tells his friends that if he had committed sins, that he would gladly receive the chastisement of God with understanding. Nonetheless, Job reminds us that we may not always understand why we're going through troubled times. When we don't understand why, we must remember whom we serve!
Job 28-31 Wisdom, and Job's Personal Defense
October 22, 2023 • Joel Dover • Job 28—31
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Job 32-37 Elihu Tells It Like it Is
November 5, 2023 • Joel Dover • Job 32—37
Elihu is the fourth friend who came with the rest to console Job. He is young, and had deferred his comments to his elders until now. Finally, he can't stand it and shares his own opinions about Job's awful predicaments. Join us as we learn more about their wonky theology of suffering, and as we see the example of someone who meant well, but whose advice was way off base.