Job's Suffering and Innocence - Insights from the Book of Job
Gain profound insights into the story of Job and his innocence amidst suffering. Delve into the accusations, responses, and ultimate vindication that Job experiences, shedding light on the complexities of faith and suffering.
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https://www.lds.org/bc/content/shared/content/images/magazines/new-era/2012/12/ne12dec05-ALL-scriptural-messages-of-hope-VRL_38696_4415750.jpghttps://www.lds.org/bc/content/shared/content/images/magazines/new-era/2012/12/ne12dec05-ALL-scriptural-messages-of-hope-VRL_38696_4415750.jpg Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes Job 42:6
https://www.lds.org/bc/content/shared/content/images/magazines/new-era/2012/12/ne12dec05-ALL-scriptural-messages-of-hope-VRL_38696_4415750.jpghttps://www.lds.org/bc/content/shared/content/images/magazines/new-era/2012/12/ne12dec05-ALL-scriptural-messages-of-hope-VRL_38696_4415750.jpg Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes How We Should React to Suffering in Faith Job 42:6
Did Job Sin? Not when he lost his substance, servants and ten children in one day (Job 1:22) Not when smote with boils from foot to crown (Job 2:10)
Did Job Sin? Not when Eliphaz implies Job s sins as being the reason for his suffering (Job 4:7-9; 5:8,17; 6:10; 15:20)
Did Job Sin? Not when Eliphaz implies Job s sins as being the reason for his suffering (Job 4:7-9; 5:8,17; 6:10; 15:20) Not when Bildad cruelly suggests Job s children s death and job s continued misery are the result of transgression (8: 3-7; 9:22-24, 10:1-2; 6-7; 18:5)
Did Job Sin? Not when Eliphaz implies Job s sins as being the reason for his suffering (Job 4:7-9; 5:8,17; 6:10; 15:20) Not when Bildad cruelly suggests Job s children s death and job s continued misery are the result of transgression (8: 3-7; 9:22-24, 10:1-2; 6-7; 18:5) Not when Zophar suggests Job to put sin far away and misery will be far removed (11:14- 16; 12:1-2,13:3-19; 20:5)
Did Job Sin? Eliphaz s brutal accusations of sin (22:5-11; 23:1-6) Bildad s brief attempt to drive Job to admit his sin that God can see the inward man (25:1-6; 27:1-5) Zophar is silent!
Did Job Sin? Eliphaz s brutal accusations of sin (22:5-11; 23:1-6) Bildad s brief attempt to drive Job to admit his sin that God can see the inward man (25:1-6; 27:1-5) Zophar is silent! Elihu speaks against words of three friends, and Job (32:11-14; 33:8-12; 37:5-15)
Job Repents in Ashes 42:6 Job s sin: In upholding his own integrity, Job as crossed the line in condemning God (40:8)
Job Repents in Ashes 42:6 Job s sin: In upholding his own integrity, Job as crossed the line in condemning God (40:8) Is God considering Job His enemy (33:10, 13:24)
Job Repents in Ashes 42:6 Job s sin: In upholding his own integrity, Job as crossed the line in condemning God (40:8) Is God considering Job His enemy (33:10, 13:24) Wanting to prove his innocence before God, after months of suffering, job fails to see the love and grace of God that is present in his suffering (Cf. 2 Cor. 12: 7-9)
Jobs Growing Faith Job curses the day of his birth (3:1-3) The grave (sheol) no longer to return (7:9-10) Go into the grave dark as midnight (10:20- 22) Shall he live again? (14:7-14) My Redeemer liveth (19:25-27)
