Job 8:9 For we were born yesterday, unknowing, Our days on earth but shadows. (Written 5/11, Posted 5/17) “Comparatively our days on earth are a shadow of theirs”. This did not sound at all poetic to me, so I went with the chopped-up version. I had the opportunity to speak with an acquaintance last… Continue reading Use Today to Glorify – Job 158 Study 144 – Job 8:9
Job 8:8 Inquire, I pray you, of the older generation, Heed the insight of their fathers. (Written 5/10, Posted 5/16) Many aspects of worldly life include an component of ancestor worship. God tells us to honor our father and mother, but He also tells us everything on earth has a season and then ends.… Continue reading Generational Learning – Job 157 Study 143 – Job 8:8
Job 8:7 Then your past would seem a trifle, So greatly exalted will be your future. (Writted 5/9, Posted 5/15) This verse for me is a summary of the whole book of Job. It is a summary for the life we have ahead of us with Christ. It may even be a summary of… Continue reading The Exalted Future – Job 156 Study 142 – Job 8:7
Job 8:6 If you are blameless and upright, He would surely watch over you, And safeguard your righteous home. (Written 5/6, Posted 5/13) It is almost comical how Bildad is missing the point of how God impacts our lives. This is the prosperity gospel, that God will make your life great if you… Continue reading The Narrow Wide Path – Job 155 Study 141 – Job 8:6
The Letter of Jude – Lesson 2 – Jude 8-13 – New International Version 8 In the very same way, on the strength of their dreams these ungodly people pollute their own bodies, reject authority and heap abuse on celestial beings. 9 But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not… Continue reading The Letter of Jude – Lesson 2 – Jude 8-13 – Learning from Negatives
Job 8:5 But if you yourself would earnestly seek out God now, And make supplication to the Almighty, (Written 5/5, Posted 5/11) Cinco de Mayo is a popular day here in Texas. As with most things in the world it seems to revolve around alcohol and food. Mexican beers and Tex-Mex food dominate the… Continue reading Party: It’s Cinco De Mayo – Job 154 Study 140 – Job 8:5
Job 8:4 Surely your children sinned against Him, So, He dispatched them for their transgression. (Written 5/4, Posted 5/10) On our street right now this afternoon, workers are painting two houses, putting up a new fence for another house, and continuing the process of getting us a new roof. I assume it is like… Continue reading Dispatching Mercy – Job 153 Study 139 – Job 8:4
Job 8:3 Would God pervert justice? Would the Almighty pervert what is right? (Written 5/2, Posted 5/9) I have an event to go to and in theory it would be an hour in the car each way alone. I spend a lot of time alone, but I had an itch to find a way… Continue reading Opportunity Costs – Job 152 Study 138 – Job 8:3
Job 8:1-2 Then Bildad the Shuhite spoke out saying: How long will you mouth such notions? Your utterances are a blustering wind. (Written 5/2, Posted 5/8) This is Bildad’s first go at Job, and he is not as courtly as Eliphaz. Job is the oldest, then Eliphaz, then Bildad, so naturally the younger… Continue reading Learning to Respond – Job 151 Study 137 – Job 8:1-2
Chapter 18 Then Bildad the Shuhite spoke out saying: How long before you put an end to your speeches? Consider us, and then we may speak. Why are we regarded as beasts? Considered stupid in your eyes? You who tear yourself to shreds in your anger, Shall the world’s order be forsaken… Continue reading Job Chapter 18: The Amalgamation – Job 150