Day 19

Job

from the This Is the Old Testament reading plan


Job 1:8-22, Job 19:23-27, James 2:1-12, Revelation 1:9-20

BY She Reads Truth

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.

What Is 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.

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60 thoughts on "Job"

  1. Amber Brackett says:

    Job’s identity was not in anything but God. What a powerful challenge for all believers!

  2. Tiffany Aleta says:

    I’m comforted by Job’s testimony that in his darkest moment he reveled in the glory of God. He had a right view of himself and of God, that all he had was actually the Lord’s and He is able to give and to take away. When life seems like you’re not able to catch a break, I’m reminded that a heart of gratitude and worship of the Lord actually are able to bear the weight of sorrow, because He is our comforter and bears our sorrows for us.

  3. Jordan Ogletree says:

    Lord, help me to content and have strong faith when I face situations that I don’t understand and when my faith is tested

  4. Prophetess Marie says:

    Lindsey! It’s amazing that I’m reading your comment weeks before my son would’ve been born(Due to be born 09/2018) and his name was Lael Elijah-Adriel God truly knows! And I take this as a sign to keep reading and pressing through this wonderful book! God Bless you and your family!

  5. mary lou says:

    Thank you Lydia for that reminder.

  6. Joyce Walker says:

    It gives me hope and strength that God is always with me in good and not so good times. It is such comfort knowing He will never leave me ever.

  7. Lindsey LeMond says:

    1 year ago from Friday, the day of this reading, we received life altering news that our third baby’s heart had stopped. A second trimester loss. Job 1:21-22 is what got us through that traumatic loss. For this to be the reading today… of all days… as we have been grieving our sweet Elijah… God is in the details. He knows what our hearts need and when we need them… and he says “I see you”… even in the little things like lining up a specific scripture reading on the weekend you need it most. ❤️

    1. Mary Layton says:

      Dearest Lindsey, Praying for you today. Bless you and yours for allowing God into your heart to sustain you.

  8. Lydia Christian says:

    It is so comforting to know that the evil one is completely leashed by God.

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