The Lord blessed the latter part of Job’s life more than the former part. Job 42:12a NIV More than – We’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the story of Job. Perhaps we’ve uncovered a few hidden things. But the real lesson is the meta-text, that is, the assumptions that inform any reading of this story. …
The Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil.” Job 1:8 NASB No one – God lifts the veil. Job is happily—and righteously—going about his life, being the faithful servant he desires to be. It’s God who draws…
“What can I do with you, Ephraim? What can I do with you, Judah? Your love is like the morning mist, like the early dew that disappears.” Hosea 6:4 NIV What – Victim: a person harmed, injured or killed as a result of a crime, accident or other event; a person who is duped or…
