TODAY’S BIBLE READING CHALLENGE:
Job 28:1-30:31
2 Corinthians 2:12-17
Psalm 42:1-11
Proverbs 22:7
Job 28:20-28 — The choral song “Wisdom and Understanding” is based on this passage.
Yes, Job has much wisdom, and this seems to be an inspiration for Solomon’s Proverbs.
Job 29:8-11 — Job seems to be proud of his former position of esteem. But why was he blessed?
Job 29:12-17 — Job followed God’s commands (Proverbs 21:13, Exodus 22:22-24).
Job 30:1 — Job is a master of wit.
Job 30:21 — Ah, Job’s sorrow is taking a wrong turn. He is accusing God of cruelty.
2 Corinthians 2:14 — Very rarely should we use absolute words or phrases like “always” or “every time.” God can though … God always causes us to triumph in Christ! Sing along with the WILDS.
Psalm 42:1 — This verse has also been set to music.
Psalm 42:2 — Do we thirst for God? The psalmist had hope in God (Psalm 42:5), while Job wanted to argue with the Almighty (Job 30:21).
Proverbs 22:7 — Moral of the story: debt is dangerous!
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