Job 15:1-16
Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: Your own mouth condemns you, not mine; your own lips testify against you.
What do you know that we do not know? What insights do you have that we do not have?
“What are mortals, that they could be pure, or those born of woman, that they could be righteous?
If God places no trust in his holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in his eyes, how much less mortals, who are vile and corrupt, who drink up evil like water!
The debate grows more heated. Job has needled his friends, and they make no allowances for the stress he is under. It never crosses their minds he may really be innocent. They go on doggedly defending their position and trying to bludgeon Job into submission.
Why?
No one is righteous before the Lord.
Actually, no one knows what is the way of the Lord either.
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v1-6 指責約伯言語空洞
無忌的言語，反而顯出你是有罪，不是敬虔的人。只是約伯的話，卻說不出約伯的罪。這樣的話和耶穌被定罪的事是一樣的，找不出罪，藉耶穌口中的話來定罪
v7-13 目中無人：你是見識最廣的嗎？4章中表達Eliphz聽過神的聲音，指責約伯沒有聽過神的聲音，指責約伯不聽老人言，吃虧在眼前。以為年紀大就有智慧。當人說不出理時，就以紀來自誇。提前：不要叫人因年輕叫人看輕，要成為人的榜樣。以利法以神的代言人自居。神什麼時候對他說這些話。如需耶穌的時代，猶太人以上神的代言人自居。
v14-16 以利法指責約伯不應該自義，雖然沒有錯，但是忽略神眷顧人：人都有罪，所以約伯應該要認罪。事實上以利法沒有回答約伯的問題，一直跳針的說重覆的話，表示沒有話回答約伯的問題。當我們回答不出來時，就要檢討自己，我們往往以神的代言人自居，錯解聖經，干犯神。承認我們是不足的，是不明白的。不要以年紀、身份來壓別人，企圖粉飾太平。
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How?
Be still, listen to the word of the Lord and pray to the Lord and follow his way that God makes it.
Friday, February 7, 2020
Thursday, February 6, 2020
They feel but the pain of their own bodies and mourn only for themselves.
Job 14:1-22
“Mortals, born of woman, are of few days and full of trouble. They spring up like flowers and wither away; like fleeting shadows, they do not endure.
Who can bring what is pure from the impure? No one! A person’s days are determined; you have decreed the number of his months and have set limits he cannot exceed. So look away from him and let him alone, till he has put in his time like a hired laborer.
If only you would hide me in the grave and conceal me till your anger has passed! If only you would set me a time and then remember me!
You will call and I will answer you; you will long for the creature your hands have made. Surely then you will count my steps but not keep track of my sin.
You overpower them once for all, and they are gone; you change their countenance and send them away. If their children are honored, they do not know it; if their offspring are brought low, they do not see it. They feel but the pain of their own bodies and mourn only for themselves.”
Life is short and there is no waling a person from the sleep of death. Job cries to God to hide him away in the land of the dead until his anger is past, and then to restore him.
Why?
Man's life is short and full of trouble, and God has limited his time in the world.
Job please the Lord hide him in the grace and conceal him from his anger, second, look away from him and left him alone.
My pain only I feel it, others cannot imagine it. People are so small and weak in their life.
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心願：求神將他隱藏在陰間，不要再攻擊他
v1-6:人的命運如花如草短暫，這樣還要審判人嗎？
v7-12：樹木砍下還可以再長出來，人卻不能如此。他若死了就沒有盼望。
v13-17：還留存一點盼望，或許陰暗還可以休息的地方，時間到了，還可以蒙神紀念。爭戰中，士兵也有休息的時間
v18-22：沒有盼望的描述。藏在陰間就是死了，但是死了又有什麼用呢?好像有點盼望，又落人失望。人常常也想像怎樣就可以脫離苦難，脫離……，這都不是真理，我們怎麼能幫神想方法，想出路，不要自己想像，自找出路。完全定睛，交托給神！
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How?
My days and my way are on the hands of the Lord, be humble and may the grace of the Lord comes upon me!
“Mortals, born of woman, are of few days and full of trouble. They spring up like flowers and wither away; like fleeting shadows, they do not endure.
Who can bring what is pure from the impure? No one! A person’s days are determined; you have decreed the number of his months and have set limits he cannot exceed. So look away from him and let him alone, till he has put in his time like a hired laborer.
If only you would hide me in the grave and conceal me till your anger has passed! If only you would set me a time and then remember me!
You will call and I will answer you; you will long for the creature your hands have made. Surely then you will count my steps but not keep track of my sin.
You overpower them once for all, and they are gone; you change their countenance and send them away. If their children are honored, they do not know it; if their offspring are brought low, they do not see it. They feel but the pain of their own bodies and mourn only for themselves.”
Life is short and there is no waling a person from the sleep of death. Job cries to God to hide him away in the land of the dead until his anger is past, and then to restore him.
Why?
Man's life is short and full of trouble, and God has limited his time in the world.
Job please the Lord hide him in the grace and conceal him from his anger, second, look away from him and left him alone.
My pain only I feel it, others cannot imagine it. People are so small and weak in their life.
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心願：求神將他隱藏在陰間，不要再攻擊他
v1-6:人的命運如花如草短暫，這樣還要審判人嗎？
v7-12：樹木砍下還可以再長出來，人卻不能如此。他若死了就沒有盼望。
v13-17：還留存一點盼望，或許陰暗還可以休息的地方，時間到了，還可以蒙神紀念。爭戰中，士兵也有休息的時間
v18-22：沒有盼望的描述。藏在陰間就是死了，但是死了又有什麼用呢?好像有點盼望，又落人失望。人常常也想像怎樣就可以脫離苦難，脫離……，這都不是真理，我們怎麼能幫神想方法，想出路，不要自己想像，自找出路。完全定睛，交托給神！
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How?
My days and my way are on the hands of the Lord, be humble and may the grace of the Lord comes upon me!
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you
Job 13:1-28
My eyes have seen all this, my ears have heard and understood it. What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you. But I desire to speak to the Almighty and to argue my case with God. You, however, smear me with lies; you are worthless physicians, all of you! If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom.
Why do I put myself in jeopardy and take my life in my hands? Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face.
Only grant me these two things, God, and then I will not hide from you: Withdraw your hand far from me, and stop frightening me with your terrors. Then summon me and I will answer, or let me speak, and you reply to me. How many wrongs and sins have I committed? Show me my offense and my sin.
Job's experience gives the lie to the arguments of his friends. He will put his case to God direct, and God will acquit him. What are the charges against him?
Why?
All Job's friends talk is worthless to him. If Job has sinned against the Lord, tell him what are the charges against him.
Job asked his friends to be silent, for silent could be wisdom, for man's talk usually useless, to suffering people need comfort and empathy.
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v1-3 我要轉向神來理論
v4-12 三個朋友說詭詐的言語，你們要看神的情面爭論嗎？為神辯護，愈顯出他們的問題，神需要人來為他辯論嗎？神說的就是真理。
v13-19 不需要也不會珍惜自己的生命，也要辯論到底，不辯也是死，這可能是我唯一的出路。藉著冒死的心來辯論。
v20-28 約伯向神求兩件事，1.求神收手 2.求和神對話。約伯相信虔誠的人可以來到神面前，神不會讓他失望。任何心中的苦毒，都可以來到神面前陳明。一五一十的陳明，不要裝著很屬靈。約伯如此、大衛都如此，即使耶穌也向神陳明這杯的苦！
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How?
Do not think I am an elder Christian and proud of what I have learned, compared to the wisdom of the Lord I am nothing.
My eyes have seen all this, my ears have heard and understood it. What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you. But I desire to speak to the Almighty and to argue my case with God. You, however, smear me with lies; you are worthless physicians, all of you! If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom.
Why do I put myself in jeopardy and take my life in my hands? Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face.
Only grant me these two things, God, and then I will not hide from you: Withdraw your hand far from me, and stop frightening me with your terrors. Then summon me and I will answer, or let me speak, and you reply to me. How many wrongs and sins have I committed? Show me my offense and my sin.
Job's experience gives the lie to the arguments of his friends. He will put his case to God direct, and God will acquit him. What are the charges against him?
Why?
All Job's friends talk is worthless to him. If Job has sinned against the Lord, tell him what are the charges against him.
Job asked his friends to be silent, for silent could be wisdom, for man's talk usually useless, to suffering people need comfort and empathy.
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v1-3 我要轉向神來理論
v4-12 三個朋友說詭詐的言語，你們要看神的情面爭論嗎？為神辯護，愈顯出他們的問題，神需要人來為他辯論嗎？神說的就是真理。
v13-19 不需要也不會珍惜自己的生命，也要辯論到底，不辯也是死，這可能是我唯一的出路。藉著冒死的心來辯論。
v20-28 約伯向神求兩件事，1.求神收手 2.求和神對話。約伯相信虔誠的人可以來到神面前，神不會讓他失望。任何心中的苦毒，都可以來到神面前陳明。一五一十的陳明，不要裝著很屬靈。約伯如此、大衛都如此，即使耶穌也向神陳明這杯的苦！
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How?
Do not think I am an elder Christian and proud of what I have learned, compared to the wisdom of the Lord I am nothing.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
The tents of marauders are undisturbed, and those who provoke God are secure
Jobs 12:1-25
Then Job replied:
Doubtless you are the only people who matter, and wisdom will die with you!
3 But I have a mind as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know all these things?
The tents of marauders are undisturbed, and those who provoke God are secure— those God has in his hand.
Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?
“To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his. What he tears down cannot be rebuilt;
He makes nations great, and destroys them; he enlarges nations, and disperses them. He deprives the leaders of the earth of their reason; he makes them wander in a trackless waste. They grope in darkness with no light; he makes them stagger like drunkards.
Job is stung to sarcasm. His friends are not the only ones who can work things out. God is all-wise, all-powerful. If he turns the norms of wisdom and justice upside-down, what can anyone do about it?
Why?
God has the power to turn the norms of wisdom and justice upside-down.
Doubtless, all his friends said are well known to Jon and others.
To God belong wisdom and power, no one can challenge Him.
Trust in the Lord for God's love endure forever! God's way beyond our way and mind.
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約伯對於他這三個朋友非常反感。你們所知道的誰不知道呢?
v1-3 你們有智慧，我也不輸你們。好像別人都是笨蛋，
v4-6 他的經歷與他朋友相反，約伯本來就求告神。安逸的人邈視受災禍的人。年紀大的人智慧就比較多嗎？特別教會中的老年人不要以為年紀大，智慧就比別人高，年紀大就懂得多嗎？其實和神相比差遠了。
v7-12 你們所看到，知道的運動物都知道。這些都是耶和華手作成的。
v11-13 上膛：嘴巴，約伯用反諷的方式說，受苦難的就是有罪，想法太簡單了
v14-25 神在做拆毀、破壞的工作。神好像一直在破壞人的工作。即使如此神仍然有其謀略，知識。你們看事情太單純了。
不要看見一兩件事情就是下評論，聽了幾篇道就以為自己很明白。畢竟知識不是很全面。容易誤會人的意思。切勿信主一段時間，讀了些聖經，就想來指導人，不知不覺中犯了驕傲的罪。
武漢肺炎，我們以為吃蝙蝠的罪，問題是聖經也說不能吃豬肉，凡潔淨的都可以吃，不要隨便指責人，定別人的罪。不要看到災難發生就去指責別人，我們基督徒要先反省，審判是由神的家開始。
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How?
God is my savior and my hope, through Jesus Christ I may stand before the Lord and obey God's word.
Then Job replied:
Doubtless you are the only people who matter, and wisdom will die with you!
3 But I have a mind as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know all these things?
The tents of marauders are undisturbed, and those who provoke God are secure— those God has in his hand.
Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?
“To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his. What he tears down cannot be rebuilt;
He makes nations great, and destroys them; he enlarges nations, and disperses them. He deprives the leaders of the earth of their reason; he makes them wander in a trackless waste. They grope in darkness with no light; he makes them stagger like drunkards.
Job is stung to sarcasm. His friends are not the only ones who can work things out. God is all-wise, all-powerful. If he turns the norms of wisdom and justice upside-down, what can anyone do about it?
Why?
God has the power to turn the norms of wisdom and justice upside-down.
Doubtless, all his friends said are well known to Jon and others.
To God belong wisdom and power, no one can challenge Him.
Trust in the Lord for God's love endure forever! God's way beyond our way and mind.
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約伯對於他這三個朋友非常反感。你們所知道的誰不知道呢?
v1-3 你們有智慧，我也不輸你們。好像別人都是笨蛋，
v4-6 他的經歷與他朋友相反，約伯本來就求告神。安逸的人邈視受災禍的人。年紀大的人智慧就比較多嗎？特別教會中的老年人不要以為年紀大，智慧就比別人高，年紀大就懂得多嗎？其實和神相比差遠了。
v7-12 你們所看到，知道的運動物都知道。這些都是耶和華手作成的。
v11-13 上膛：嘴巴，約伯用反諷的方式說，受苦難的就是有罪，想法太簡單了
v14-25 神在做拆毀、破壞的工作。神好像一直在破壞人的工作。即使如此神仍然有其謀略，知識。你們看事情太單純了。
不要看見一兩件事情就是下評論，聽了幾篇道就以為自己很明白。畢竟知識不是很全面。容易誤會人的意思。切勿信主一段時間，讀了些聖經，就想來指導人，不知不覺中犯了驕傲的罪。
武漢肺炎，我們以為吃蝙蝠的罪，問題是聖經也說不能吃豬肉，凡潔淨的都可以吃，不要隨便指責人，定別人的罪。不要看到災難發生就去指責別人，我們基督徒要先反省，審判是由神的家開始。
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How?
God is my savior and my hope, through Jesus Christ I may stand before the Lord and obey God's word.
Monday, February 3, 2020
Can you fathom the mysteries of God?
Job 11:1-20
Then Zophar the Naamathite replied: You say to God, ‘My beliefs are flawless and I am pure in your sight.’ Oh, how I wish that God would speak, that he would open his lips against you and disclose to you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom has two sides. Know this: God has even forgotten some of your sin. “Can you fathom the mysteries of God? Can you probe the limits of the Almighty? They are higher than the heavens above—what can you do? They are deeper than the depths below—what can you know? Their sure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.
But the witless can no more become wise than a wild donkey’s colt can be born human.
if you put away the sin that is in your hand and allow no evil to dwell in your tent, then, free of fault, you will lift up your face; you will stand firm and without fear.
Zophar's words are harshest of all. He has no patience with Job's irreverent talk. Does Job think himself innocent? God is letting him down lightly. Job must put away his sin; then God will restore him.
Everything is black and white to Zophar. He doesn't doubt that his position is right. Yet he hits the mark when he asks 'Can you fathom the mystery of God?', for it is in these terms that God will 'answer' Job and Job will be satisfied.
Why?
Job is innocent but the suffering was coming upon him, so Jon cried to the Lord.
Zophar said God's power and the way is right, "Can you fathom the mysteries of God?" so we don't know the reason for God's works.
But Zophar was defined Job has sinned and criticized Job have to return from sins. His suffering will be restored.
Everything is black and white to Zophar, actually, Zophar even did not know the way of the Lord.
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一個為自己辯護的人怎麼是義人呢?瑣泓不認同
人在世上如驢子，完全沒有智慧。
1.你所受的應該比這更多
2.你以為可以得神的智慧
3.我們什麼也沒有辦法測透神，神看人馬上就知道，不用查也知道。瑣法毫不客氣批評約伯罪中惡極。以上三點。
瑣法的指責只對一半。問題是他沒有罪，如果有罪，可以指出來。
此三人所說的表面上沒有錯，人以為錯的神可能認為是對的，人以為對的可能神看是錯的。
我們常常不明白神的愛，但是我們都可以接受，如果說是苦難，我們一樣不明白，又不想接受，就一直想去解釋。
我們真的接受神所給我們的嗎？我們雖然不明白，但是有些我們覺得冤枉承受苦難。
三個朋友所說的話也常常是我們拿來用在說別人的話。神的作為超過我們所能想像的。萬事互相效力，叫愛神的人得益處。
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How?
Do not criticize others for we don't know the way of the Lord, but be humble and have mercy to all who are in suffering.
Then Zophar the Naamathite replied: You say to God, ‘My beliefs are flawless and I am pure in your sight.’ Oh, how I wish that God would speak, that he would open his lips against you and disclose to you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom has two sides. Know this: God has even forgotten some of your sin. “Can you fathom the mysteries of God? Can you probe the limits of the Almighty? They are higher than the heavens above—what can you do? They are deeper than the depths below—what can you know? Their sure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.
But the witless can no more become wise than a wild donkey’s colt can be born human.
if you put away the sin that is in your hand and allow no evil to dwell in your tent, then, free of fault, you will lift up your face; you will stand firm and without fear.
Zophar's words are harshest of all. He has no patience with Job's irreverent talk. Does Job think himself innocent? God is letting him down lightly. Job must put away his sin; then God will restore him.
Everything is black and white to Zophar. He doesn't doubt that his position is right. Yet he hits the mark when he asks 'Can you fathom the mystery of God?', for it is in these terms that God will 'answer' Job and Job will be satisfied.
Why?
Job is innocent but the suffering was coming upon him, so Jon cried to the Lord.
Zophar said God's power and the way is right, "Can you fathom the mysteries of God?" so we don't know the reason for God's works.
But Zophar was defined Job has sinned and criticized Job have to return from sins. His suffering will be restored.
Everything is black and white to Zophar, actually, Zophar even did not know the way of the Lord.
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一個為自己辯護的人怎麼是義人呢?瑣泓不認同
人在世上如驢子，完全沒有智慧。
1.你所受的應該比這更多
2.你以為可以得神的智慧
3.我們什麼也沒有辦法測透神，神看人馬上就知道，不用查也知道。瑣法毫不客氣批評約伯罪中惡極。以上三點。
瑣法的指責只對一半。問題是他沒有罪，如果有罪，可以指出來。
此三人所說的表面上沒有錯，人以為錯的神可能認為是對的，人以為對的可能神看是錯的。
我們常常不明白神的愛，但是我們都可以接受，如果說是苦難，我們一樣不明白，又不想接受，就一直想去解釋。
我們真的接受神所給我們的嗎？我們雖然不明白，但是有些我們覺得冤枉承受苦難。
三個朋友所說的話也常常是我們拿來用在說別人的話。神的作為超過我們所能想像的。萬事互相效力，叫愛神的人得益處。
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How?
Do not criticize others for we don't know the way of the Lord, but be humble and have mercy to all who are in suffering.
Sunday, February 2, 2020
If I sinned, you would be watching me and would not let my offense go unpunished
Job 10:1-22
You must search out my faults and probe after my sin— though you know that I am not guilty and that no one can rescue me from your hand?
Your hands shaped me and made me. Will you now turn and destroy me? Remember that you molded me like clay. Will you now turn me to dust again?
If I sinned, you would be watching me and would not let my offense go unpunished. If I am guilty—woe to me! Even if I am innocent, I cannot lift my head, for I am full of shame and drowned in my affliction.
Are not my few days almost over? Turn away from me so I can have a moment’s joy.
Why?
Job was pain and suffering much shame. So Job asked the Lord let him pass away.
Job though dead could release from this shame and suffering.
Only the Lord can judge anyone innocent or guilty, so Jon asked the Lord to do something to him and release him from life.
Even under such circumstances, Job still respects the authority of the Lord and hope the Lord watches him.
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v1-7:約伯追問神。你的眼豈是人的眼，應該不會錯看好人。神知道約伯沒有罪，為何神要追他的罪過?
v8-17:神創造他，使他成形，又賜生命慈愛、保全眷顧他。又為何有此計謀嗎？只為了攻擊他嗎？目前看神好像冷面的法官，為何前後判若兩人，神如此保護、創造我為了打擊我嗎？
公義與慈愛似乎 矛盾。 恩慈與公義相違，這是我們的看法。先有恩慈後有受罰，令人質疑。如果先若後甘，也許不會如此難過。
神的智慧、作為超過我們，所以我們不明白。不明白是正常的。但是神也透過聖經讓我們知道，更多的恩慈，不是前面半端的觀點，可是後者的安排，這些都超過我們能夠理解的。如耶穌基督的道路我們也不明白。
我們雖然明白但是我們也可以放心。
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How?
Our life is given by the Lord, so our life is in the hands of the Lord.
You must search out my faults and probe after my sin— though you know that I am not guilty and that no one can rescue me from your hand?
Your hands shaped me and made me. Will you now turn and destroy me? Remember that you molded me like clay. Will you now turn me to dust again?
If I sinned, you would be watching me and would not let my offense go unpunished. If I am guilty—woe to me! Even if I am innocent, I cannot lift my head, for I am full of shame and drowned in my affliction.
Are not my few days almost over? Turn away from me so I can have a moment’s joy.
Why?
Job was pain and suffering much shame. So Job asked the Lord let him pass away.
Job though dead could release from this shame and suffering.
Only the Lord can judge anyone innocent or guilty, so Jon asked the Lord to do something to him and release him from life.
Even under such circumstances, Job still respects the authority of the Lord and hope the Lord watches him.
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v1-7:約伯追問神。你的眼豈是人的眼，應該不會錯看好人。神知道約伯沒有罪，為何神要追他的罪過?
v8-17:神創造他，使他成形，又賜生命慈愛、保全眷顧他。又為何有此計謀嗎？只為了攻擊他嗎？目前看神好像冷面的法官，為何前後判若兩人，神如此保護、創造我為了打擊我嗎？
公義與慈愛似乎 矛盾。 恩慈與公義相違，這是我們的看法。先有恩慈後有受罰，令人質疑。如果先若後甘，也許不會如此難過。
神的智慧、作為超過我們，所以我們不明白。不明白是正常的。但是神也透過聖經讓我們知道，更多的恩慈，不是前面半端的觀點，可是後者的安排，這些都超過我們能夠理解的。如耶穌基督的道路我們也不明白。
我們雖然明白但是我們也可以放心。
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How?
Our life is given by the Lord, so our life is in the hands of the Lord.
Saturday, February 1, 2020
If only there were someone to arbitrate between us
Job 9:25-35
I still dread all my sufferings, for I know you will not hold me innocent. Since I am already found guilty, why should I struggle in vain?
He is not a man like me that I might answer him, that we might confront each other in court.
If only there were someone to arbitrate between us, to lay his hand upon us both, someone to remove God's rod from me, so that his terror would frighten me no more.
Then I would speak up without fear of him, but as it now stands with me, I cannot.
Even if he got as far as the court he could not be sure of a fair hearing and impartial administration of the law.
Why?
Job confessed he has sinned, if so why he is struggling but in vain?
If there is a man to arbitrate between Jon and the Lord, Jon may deliver his pain through this messenger. Jesus Christ is the one who stands between God and us. Preaches word between me and the Lord. How great is the Lord, let Jesus be our comforter and the Holy Spirit be with us.
How?
All of us are sinners, but through Jesus Christ and trust in Him, we may come to Him and pray to the Lord,
I still dread all my sufferings, for I know you will not hold me innocent. Since I am already found guilty, why should I struggle in vain?
He is not a man like me that I might answer him, that we might confront each other in court.
If only there were someone to arbitrate between us, to lay his hand upon us both, someone to remove God's rod from me, so that his terror would frighten me no more.
Then I would speak up without fear of him, but as it now stands with me, I cannot.
Even if he got as far as the court he could not be sure of a fair hearing and impartial administration of the law.
Why?
Job confessed he has sinned, if so why he is struggling but in vain?
If there is a man to arbitrate between Jon and the Lord, Jon may deliver his pain through this messenger. Jesus Christ is the one who stands between God and us. Preaches word between me and the Lord. How great is the Lord, let Jesus be our comforter and the Holy Spirit be with us.
How?
All of us are sinners, but through Jesus Christ and trust in Him, we may come to Him and pray to the Lord,
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