A message from the series “Job 2006-2007.” In these chapters, we hear the last of the speeches from Job’s three counselors, specifically Bildad. Then Job responds with many words. In chapter 28, he asks where true wisdom comes from pointing to the fact that man can dig deep into the earth and locate precious metals, but true wisdom eludes him. This wisdom can only be found by fearing the Lord and departing from evil. In spite of all the charges made against him by the three men, Job continues to defend himself saying that the cause of his suffering and loss was not the result of his wrongdoing.
A message from the series “Job 2006-2007.” Beginning in chapter 18, we continue on with Job’s counselors and his responses to their charges. As Job works his way through his answers to their reasoning, he at times is inspired to speak profound truths. For instance in his answer to Bildad, Job states this great prophetic truth, “For I know that my Redeemer lives, and He shall stand at last on the earth. And after my skin is destroyed, this I know, That in my flesh, I shall see God.”
A message from the series “Job 2006-2007.” Pastor Jack continues with the completion of round one’s speeches and in particular Zophar, the legalist, and Job’s response to his faulty reasoning. As we begin the second round, we find that Job’s counselors become more harsh in their attacks upon Job going from suggestion to insinuation. They basically tell Job that unconfessed sin is the reason for his trials and he needs to repent.
A message from the series “Job 2006-2007.” Most of the book of Job is made up of various speeches given by Job and his three counselors, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar. Later on, we hear from a young man, Elihu, and finally God Himself. Typically each one takes a turn to try to explain the reason for Job’s great trial. Then Job responds by defending himself against their accusations. In this study, we hear Job’s response to Eliphaz, then Bildad’s reasoning, and Job’s answer.
A message from the series “Job 2006-2007.” The book of Job marks the beginning of what is known as the poetical books of the Bible. As such, the style of writing is much different from that of the historical books that precede. Job is perhaps the oldest book based on the time of the events. It seems that Job was a contemporary of Abraham. God gives us many insights into the real world through this rich book. For instance, we see the ways of Satan, the purposes of God, the need for every man, even as good as Job, to repent and turn to God. We also get insight as to why the righteous suffer plus the foolish counsels that come from man. Most importantly we see the need to live our lives with a conscious awareness of the care and oversight of God.
A message from the series “Esther 2006.”
A message from the series “Esther 2006.”
A message from the series “Ezra 2006.”
A message from the series “Ezra 2006.”
A message from the series “1 & 2 Chronicles 2006.” In the final chapters of 2 Chronicles, we continue with the reforms brought about by good king Hezekiah and how he restored the Passover after many years of neglect. After him, Manasseh reigned for 55 years and because he brought idolatry into the nation, God then brought the future judgment upon the people because of the nation’s ungodliness. The last good king to reign in the South was Josiah, who once again brought the people back into a right relationship with God. After him there were no more good kings and finally in 606 BC the nation was taken captive with the first deportation to Babylon. Eventually in 586 BC, the city of Jerusalem was overrun by the invading army of Babylon.
