The Book of
Job 36
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In this chapter
Where we are
- 1–3The testBlameless, stripped of everything, and his cry
- 4–14Round oneThe friends speak; Job answers
- 15–21Round twoMy Redeemer lives
- 22–31Round threeThen wisdom, and Job's last defense
- 32–37ElihuA younger voiceChapter 36
- 38–41The LORD speaksOut of the whirlwind
- 42The endJob prays and is restored
Elihu Describes God’s Power
And Elihu continued:
“Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you
that there is more to be said on God’s behalf.
I get my knowledge from afar,
and I will ascribe justice to my Maker.
For truly my words are free of falsehood;
one perfect in knowledge is with you.
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Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one;
He is mighty in strength of understanding.
He does not keep the wicked alive,
but He grants justice to the afflicted.
He does not take His eyes off the righteous,
but He enthrones them with kings
and exalts them forever.
The godless in heart harbor resentment;
even when He binds them, they do not cry for help.
They die in their youth,
among the male shrine prostitutes.
God rescues the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ears in oppression.
Reflect
By their affliction
Elihu says, “God rescues the afflicted by their affliction.” Has He ever done that for you? Write it down. And write the name of someone you won’t say that to until they say it first.
Elihu
Indeed, He drew you from the jaws of distress
to a spacious and broad place,
to a table full of richness.
But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked;
judgment and justice have seized you.
Be careful that no one lures you with riches;
do not let a large bribe lead you astray.
Can your wealth or all your mighty effort
keep you from distress?
Do not long for the night,
when people vanish from their homes.
Be careful not to turn to iniquity,
for this you have preferred to affliction.
Question
Quick question
Elihu’s warning to Job.
What does Elihu tell Job not to long for?
Behold, God is exalted in His power.
Who is a teacher like Him?
Who has appointed His way for Him,
or told Him, ‘You have done wrong’?
Remember to magnify His work,
which men have praised in song.
All mankind has seen it;
men behold it from afar.
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Indeed, God is great—beyond our knowledge;
the number of His years is unsearchable.
Job 36:26
Elihu
For He draws up drops of water
which distill the rain from the mist,
which the clouds pour out
and shower abundantly on mankind.
Elihu
Furthermore, who can understand how the clouds spread out,
how the thunder roars from His pavilion?
See how He scatters His lightning around Him
and covers the depths of the sea.
Elihu
He fills His hands with lightning
and commands it to strike its mark.
The thunder declares His presence;
even the cattle regard the rising storm.
Pray
Pray
Praise the God who is beyond our knowing. Thank Him for rain and for the food on your table. Ask for patience for those being taught through hardship. Ask that your life would magnify His work.
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Indeed, God is great—beyond our knowledge; the number of His years is unsearchable.
Job 36:26
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