(Job 20—27) The third and final round of speeches in Job are a communication breakdown. As only two of Job’s friends address him and point out his obvious sin, Job maintains the affirmation of his integrity and righteousness. Job is convinced that if he could argue his case before the Almighty, the Almighty would exonerate…

(Job 15:1-19:29) In the second round of speeches, the intensity gets turned up. Job’s friends become more blunt and vicious with little mercy. Job also intensifies his appeal to the Almighty, confident that even in death he will see God and ultimately be shown to be in the right.

(Job 10:1-14:22) As the first round of speeches wind down, Zophar raises the issue of the Lord’s incompressibility. His wisdom and knowledge are too high and too deep for humans to know his plans or challenge His work. Nevertheless, Zophar claims to know exactly what Job needs to do! Job responds again with a plea…

(Job 4:1-9:35) In the first round of speeches, a core question is raised, “How can any person be right before God?” (4:17; 9:2). As Job’s friends suggest that he is not seeing things clearly and needs to turn to God and plea for mercy, Job continues to lament, claiming that the weight of his suffering…

In this session, we begin to work our way through the cycles of speeches in Job. We discuss the LORD’s role in the book, a few pointers on Hebrew Poetry, some general observations about the speeches, and the general structure of the book. Job begins the cycles of speeches by lamenting his misery by cursing…

Job chapters 1 and 2 introduce us to the “behind the scenes” setting for all the discussions that take place in the book. Because Job is unique in his integrity – the is no one like him on the Earth the LORD says – he is a unique candidate for a test. Has Job been…

Why should we read, meditate on, and study the Wisdom writings of the Scriptures? Because Reality is rooted in Wisdom, the Wisdom writings help us “righteously wonder” about the way things are in the LORD-God’s world. And Wisdom itself is like honey to our souls.

In our first session of our study of the Wisdom Writings of the Scriptures, we introduce the primary narrative that establishes the “drama of wisdom as the soul’s choice” in the Hebrew Scriptures: The Temptation and Fall of Adam and Eve. Instead of listening to the Lord’s voice and receiving His Wisdom, the first two…

In the postlogue – the final verses of Revelation – the book is brought to a close with blessings, warnings, and invitations pronounced by Jesus Himself. He IS returning soon…. Now is the time to decide whose voice you will listen to.

In the final verses of John’s final vision, he describes the New Jerusalem in terms of a “New Eden.” At last, God and The Lamb will dwell with an among their people in full fellowship and blessing. In that time, the Lamb’s “slaves” will worship Him, see His Face, have His name written on their…