Job
The Fruit of Repentance
The epilogue of Job demonstrates the wonderful fruit of repentance. It is not just Job’s blessings, but Job’s heart that has been changed to delight in God and extend grace to others. Here we learn about true repentance and its fruit.
The Joy of Repentance
Job, in the midst of his suffering, finds peace and rest in repentance. God has made himself known and Job has responded in confession and repentance that brings him, not out of suffering, but out of despair. May we learn the joy, hope, peace, and strength found in repentance toward God.
God’s Purpose and Unfailing Plan
After God speaks, Job is moved to confession and repentance. The first thing Job says is to acknowledge God’s power and purpose. It is these elements of God’s self-revelation that we need to be continually reminded of as we seek to trust him and grow in humility.
Leviathan
We look at Leviathan, asking what he is and why God mentions him in such detail. In the end, we learn we must fear God above all else. “For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.”
Behemoth
We consider (behold) Behemoth. Here God directs us to a great creature that contains important lessons for us in a world of suffering and circumstances beyond our control. May we gain wisdom as we hear from God.
Coming Short of Repentance
God continues to address Job in his second speech. Job has no argument or response to God yet this comes short of true repentance. Job must not only drop his case, but repent of his accusations against God. Here we get a closer look at what God expects in repentance.
When God Is Big
It is common for us to bring God down and elevate ourselves. We’re convinced this will lead to our pleasure. What we must understand that our highest delight is when God is big. Here we see the beauty and hope of a big God.
Wisdom from the Beasts of the Earth
God speaks about 7 different animals or pairs and uses each one to question Job (and us). In doing so, God teaches us valuable lessons about himself and his power and control over suffering.
God’s Care for His Creatures
God demonstrates his understanding and power over the animals that man could never possess. If God can so manage the animal world, certainly he has the understanding and wisdom to manage the world of men. In this message Pastor Tim deals with the common objection to God’s care of his creation. Evolution is said to provide the mechanism to explain the origin and development of species all around us. It is important to understand this false doctrine and how it…
No One Like Him
God continues to address Job (and us) on how he is the Creator and Sustainer. We must learn humility, trust, and worship before the greatness of God. Our society continues in the same rebellion as Babel. A return to God as Creator is necessary. So too is the church influenced by the world and needs to be reminded of God as Creator.
The Limits of Evil
This sermon examines God’s words to Job. He uses images of a builder, a midwife, and a general to teach Job that the wicked are limited in what they do and when they do it. God’s purposes cannot be thwarted.
God Speaks
Job finally hears from God. When God speaks, it isn’t what we might expect. In this message we recap Job’s story and consider God’s response to this man grappling with suffering and perceived injustice.