Why God allows suffering

  • Job and His Suffering Part 4

    A4 Job and his suffering—God responds Job 38:1-42:17 B1 Job wanted to meet God face to face, and so they do. B2 This is the pre-incarnation Son of God, Jesus Christ. B3 God speaks to Job with a series of questions. God always speaks in wisdom, truth, and justice. He does not lie, deceive,…

  • Job and His Suffering Part 3 + 21 Tips on Finding Good Advice

    A3 Job and his suffering—Elihu responds Job 32:1-37:24 B1 F. B. Meyer summarizes Elihu well: The controversy between Job and his counselors is now at an end. They have failed in making out their case; but before God Himself takes up the argument there is another side of the case to be presented by…

  • Job and His Suffering Part 2

    A2 Job and his suffering—Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar respond Job 4:1-31:40 B1 This long section is the advice(?) of Job’s 3 friends(?) and Job’s replies to them. B2 Basically, they accuse Job of great sin that has been hidden from everyone except God. God is now punishing Job for his evil. Job needs to confess his…

  • Job and His Suffering Part 1

    Job and His Suffering What we can learn about suffering today. A 4 part series: B1 Job and his suffering—behind the scenes Job 1:1- B2 Job and his suffering—Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar respond Job 4:1-31:40 B3 Job and his suffering—Elihu responds Job 32:1-37:24 B4 Job and his suffering—God responds Job 38:1-42:17 Some questions answered B1 Why do…