Scripture Reading: Job 1:8-22, Job 19:23-27, James 2:1-12, Revelation 1:9-20
This Is the Old Testament is part of a twelve-week thematic overview of the entire Bible. Each day we’ll read a thematic selection from a different book or two of the Bible, along with supplemental passages that show how the theme of that day’s main reading is found throughout Scripture. We’ll also read a brief summary of each book and a reflection on how the book fits into the larger story of Scripture. This week, we’ll finish the Historical Books and move into the genre of Wisdom Literature.
The Book of Job: This book provides insight into the suffering of Job, a man whose faith was deliberately tested. Poetic dialogues between Job and his friends, who attempted to apply traditional wisdom to his situation, make up most of the book, which concludes with God speaking to Job.
How Job Fits into the Story: Job reminds us that suffering comes to everyone, the righteous and unrighteous alike. God does not always keep His people from danger or suffering. But the book of Job reminds us that God is wise and powerful, even in our darkest seasons. His presence is always with His people.
Reflection Questions:
1. How does Job 19:23–27 offer hope in the midst of your own trials and suffering?
2. How does today’s reading shape your understanding of the story of redemption?
Take time to reflect on your responses and share what you are learning with others in the community in the comments.
Leave a Reply
One thought on "Job"
I knew Job was coming! Oh, be still my heart, such heartbreaking stuff, and yet.. GOD is ever present in every moment of this story of pure heartbreaking suffering..
.
BUT GOD..
.
Ever present Father God, no matter the suffering, no matter the pain, no matter the brokenness, He never leaves nor forsake, there, waiting to bring redemption in and to all circumstances.
.
If you believe, trust and hope in Him, GOD, there is nothing you won’t see Him do, because.. ‘you know your Redeemer lives’ and in all situations He is close, always!
.
Life is not always perfect, never will be, but when you hold fast to GOD, and His redemptive love, His presence, for sure, is always always with His people..
.
AMEN.
.
My daughter had 5 core friends! She was a friend to all, but these 5, were present most days at our house. When she went ‘home’ these friends would visit me, constantly sending flowers, cards of love. I have been there for one in the delivery room to see her little people (twins) come into this world. I have been an ‘honorary’ Mother of the bride, I have been approached by the husband to be of one for her hand in marriage.. and the children born in these unions call me Nana T.
I add this on because, as with Job, GOD truly did redeem his life not to erase his past and what he had, but to add to those memories with new ones covered in GOD’S redemptive love.. our heartache and sorrows will never define us, rather, and in my case, enhance and extend the memory of Julee, for without her and her friendship with these beautiful girls, I would not have my extended family!
Thank you Father God, for your redemptive love..
.
.
Happy Friday, my dears…
Much love covered in hugs and prayers in gratitude for you all..❤️