Doug Van Meter - 23 October, 2022
Learning to Doubt Our Doubts (Job 38:1–40:5)
Job’s words, and those of his three friends, have ended. Elihu has also finished speaking, seemingly preparing the way for the Lord. The sky has cleared (37:21–24), anticipating the most important speeches: those of Almighty God. What will he say? What does Job need to hear? What does Job need to do? For one thing, he needs to learn to doubt his doubts about God. And I dare say that we have the same need. These final chapters in Job are designed to do this. The Lord’s first speech (38:1–40:5) can be considered under the following headings: 1. God the Creator (38:1–21) 2. God the Controller (38:22–38) 3. God the Carer (38:39–39:30) 4. Job the Convicted (40:1–5)
Scripture References: Job 38:1-41, Job 40:1-5, Job 39:1-30
From Series: "Job Exposition"
A devotional exposition of the book of Job by Doug Van Meter.