Job
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.
Job 28-31 Wisdom, and Job's Personal Defense
October 22, 2023 • Joel Dover • Job 28—31
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 22-27 Misconceptions about Human Suffering, Part Three
October 15, 2023 • Joel Dover • Job 22—27
In this third conversation cycle between Job and his friends, we'll continue to see misconceptions about human suffering, and Jobs responses. We'll learn now to think Biblically when trials and sufferings come into our lives.
Job 5-21 Misconceptions About human Suffering, Continued
October 8, 2023 • Joel Dover • Job 15—21
In this second conversation cycle between Job and his three friends, they will continue to offer inept consolation from a defective theological framework. We'll learn more about their worldview, and see Job's responses to their challenges.
Job 1 The Man, His Misfortunes, and His Mindset
September 24, 2023 • Joel Dover • Job 1, Job 2:1–10
This first of eight messages seeks to introduce us to the person of Job and to his season of suffering. We've much to learn about suffering, Satan, and the right response of men to suffering. Join us as we unpack this wonderful book and wrestle with our own suffering in light of lessons from Job.