Listen to Nick read the Firestarter and Job 21:1-16.
Zophar is a good example of those so proud and opinionated, that their hearts are closed and rigid in the face of human suffering. Rather than be challenged by his thoughts and the suffering of his friend Job, Zophar is not sure that Job is good at all!
What is deceptive about Zophar’s speech about the outcome of the wicked is that it is true in so many respects. Again, the power of poetry abounds in the images of this great book.
Job’s energies are strong in his dispute with Zophar. Job questions Zophar’s position about the wicked coming to disaster. Job does not see it that way; look how often the wicked prosper!
Get beneath the arguments, to feelings and attitudes. Does today’s passage change your understandings about goodness and evil?
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Example: Praying for those despairing v. 25
Tuesdays are dedicated to the Old Testament books of history
and the Hebrew “Writings.”
In the Season of Lent this year we read Job 15-21; 39-40
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