Job 19:29 Be afraid of the sword,    For your iniquity of outrage is worthy of punishment by the sword,       Then you will know there is judgement.   This morning at Bible study, we got into it over the difference between a translation and a paraphrase and the meaning of the term unbelief in… Continue reading Study of Job 19:29 – #459 Unbelief

Job 19:28  When you say, ‘Look how he is persecuted,    The root of the matter must be found in him.”   One of the many topics discussed over the weekend was a reportedly popular idea called Nialism. I made up the spelling as I do not know the word. It basically means a bunch… Continue reading Study of Job 19:28 – #458 Love not Persecution

Job 19:27 I, myself, behold him with my own eyes    I see Him, not another       My heart within me is consumed with longing   I read in Ephesians this morning, and although it is not a new day, I am choosing to be like Paul and not look behind me, but to look… Continue reading Study of Job 19:27 – #457 Prune

Job 19:26 Though my skin has been disfigured,    I behold God’s work in my flesh.   I set up at a three-day card show this week and really enjoyed the process. Setting up has always been something I wanted to do. Three big things about card shows that draw me in are the chance… Continue reading Study of Job 19:26 – #456 Thanks and Glory

Job 19:25 For I know that my redeemer lives,    That on the last day He will testify upon the dust.   The Bible study that I am putting off is supposed to be about looking for references to Christ in Job. This is my key verse in this study. I one hundred percent believe… Continue reading Study of Job 19:25 – #455 Lives

Job 19:24 O that with iron pen and with lead,    That they were hewn in rock forever.   It is now 2026, and I am still the same person as yesterday. My weight went under 190 yesterday for a second. I read about some new drug trial that has super-duper weight loss potential. I… Continue reading Study of Job 19:24 – #454 Forever?

Job 19:23 O that my words were recorded,    That they were inscribed on a copper scroll.   I peeked ahead a few verses, and this section is one of my favorites. I recently read a book where an evil spirit could change the written word unless it was on metal. I really enjoyed the… Continue reading Study of Job 19:23 – #453 Record

Job 19:22 Why do you, like God, persecute me,    Not satisfied with my flesh.   I have been using this break to eat what I want, or rather to eat nothing and not feel bad about the social aspects of it. I’ve had two eggs and some cheese in sixty hours. (I will probably… Continue reading Study of Job 19:22 – #452 Pursue

Job 19:21 Have pity on me, you who are my friends, have pity on me,    For the hand of God has touched me.   Someone once told me they were honored to have me visit. I told them I wasn’t worthy of that sentiment. But they were kind of old fashioned and probably did… Continue reading Study of Job 19:21 – #451 Mercy

Job 19:20 My skin and my flesh cling to my bones,    I have escaped with the skin of my teeth.   It’s Christmas! – The refrain from the Mariah Carey song is running through my head. That and the noise from the yard guys who did not take the day off. I must admit… Continue reading Study of Job 19:20 – #450 Aging with Muscle