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Job 30

Posted on March 8, 2014 by ehurst

In contrast to Job’s previous state at the top of society, he is now below the bottom. The first few verses artistically blend the image of social outcasts with jackals. He starts by suggesting the best of such folks are … Continue reading →

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Job 29

Posted on March 1, 2014 by ehurst

Universal truth is simply not within reach of the human mind, because truth is nothing less than the Person of God Himself. Rather, any knowledge of God is inherently contextual,and we dare not assume anyone else is obliged to accept … Continue reading →

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Job 28

Posted on February 22, 2014 by ehurst

Job’s friends had clearly failed to take advantage of revelation. Instead, they relied on their own reasoning as to how things worked, a miserable failure. Job continues his speech by explaining how wisdom is not within human reach, but requires … Continue reading →

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Job 27

Posted on February 15, 2014 by ehurst

We could wish for better translations of Job into English. The underlying sarcasm and wit are not easily translated across the centuries, miles and cultural distance. Having been pushed relentlessly by the idiotic arguments of his erstwhile friends, having bounced … Continue reading →

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Job 26

Posted on February 8, 2014 by ehurst

Most Western readers will not understand what happens here. Eastern philosophers typically skip over a great deal of explanation that they would consider obvious. Bildad’s short speech was true as far as it went. The problem is he carries it … Continue reading →

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Job 25

Posted on February 1, 2014 by ehurst

For once, Bildad reveals what he actually knows, not what he merely thinks. In this very short chapter, he states two inarguable truths. God is ineffable; His position and power are beyond telling. At the same time, mankind is in … Continue reading →

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Job 24

Posted on January 25, 2014 by ehurst

God is not like mere men. It’s not as if you should expect Him to come around like a circuit riding judge with a seasonal schedule of visitation. So there are people out there who get away with moving survey … Continue reading →

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Job 23

Posted on January 11, 2014 by ehurst

You would almost think that Job simply ignores Eliphaz. Rather, he refuses to dignify such stupidity with a direct answer. Instead, Job rips the foundation out from under the lies. Job reexamines the facts. He asserts his suffering is great, … Continue reading →

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Job 22

Posted on January 4, 2014 by ehurst

The debate sinks to the level of being preposterous. Eliphaz commits intellectual dishonesty to defend his untenable position. From the very start of this whole story, Eliphaz and his pals have perverted truth by pulling things out of context. Human … Continue reading →

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Job 21

Posted on December 28, 2013 by ehurst

Job finally gets around to a direct contradiction of the trio, while at the same time pointing out the subtle blasphemy of their words. The first few verses are surprisingly terse. He begins by asking that they console him by … Continue reading →

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