How to understand Job Chapter 42 and Proverbs 18:24

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All’s Well That Ends Well Get ready for a happy ending. Job is humbled and pledges his loyalty to God. And don’t worry, Job’s friends get their comeuppance. They’re rebuked for giving him bad advice,

How to understand Job Chapter 41 and Romans 12:21

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God: Take Three And now for something completely different! God describes the Leviathan and the process of defeating it. Huh? Don’t worry—just check out our “Symbolism” section for some explanation. Our Scriptures tell us that

How to understand Job Chapter 40 and Hebrews 12:2

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God: Take Two Job splutters a mere two verses in response to God’s line of questioning. Wouldn’t you be a little freaked out, too? And then…God cuts him off. He’s known to be an interrupter.

How to understand Job Chapter 32-37 and John 8:32

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Elihu. Eliwho? Elihu comes out of nowhere. He’s only mentioned in these passages, but his speech adds a new layer to Job’s friends’ words, so pay attention. He starts by stating that he is younger

How to understand Job Chapter 29-31 and Joel 2:12

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Job Completes His Words One more time! Yep, more lamenting. Job isn’t happy with the pain and embarrassing nature of his position. He reminisces about the good ol’ days and tries to understand why he’s

How to understand Job Chapter 28 and Psalms 51:11

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Wisdom Interlude Getting tired? Good. It’s time to shake things up. In this unsigned interlude, the speaker riffs for a while about where the seeker can find wisdom. Answer? We’re still not sure. We suggest

How to understand Job Chapter 25 and Psalms 42:1

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Bildad Poses a Question This chapter is short but punchy. Bildad asks Job, “How can a mortal be righteous?” A white-tailed deer drinks from the creek; I want to drink God, deep drafts of God.