Justice is very exact and totally objective. Using examples from building construction, Derek shows how justice is absolute and, because of sin, humans can’t measure up. We need mercy. Thank God, there is another side to the coin: God has provided the grace by which we can obtain mercy.

Derek gives several pictures of the condition of man from the Old and New Testaments, all summed up in three phrases: darkness, hopelessness and no expectation but death. Man didn’t even know he was in that condition, but then God came and turned on the Light so that now we can see. That is grace!

It is imperative to understand that we are saved—made righteous—through faith in Christ and not by works. Today Derek explains that if salvation were by works we would have to keep the whole law, all the time. But we are not able—only Christ could do that. We must achieve righteousness by grace, trusting in His death and resurrection on our behalf.

In this series right here at this Christmas season, Derek looks at the gift of grace that has been extended to all mankind. What is it? Today Derek will provide a complete definition of the word, also adding that in Scripture grace means beauty, favor, or pleasure and, in essence, it is the way God looks at us.

Derek today looks at the end of Job’s story. When Job received that revelation of who God was, it helped to clear up a lot of questions. We see the wisdom of God in handling Job and his friends’ relationships by humbling them all. Derek emphasizes God’s ability to amply provide for us no matter what suffering or periods of perseverance we may go through.

Derek here looks at the creature that is called Leviathan, the king over all the children of pride. Yet God is over him; his Creator. Derek then speaks of God, who cares for even the smallest of creatures like the sparrow, and how He cares for us. Job sees God for who He is and humbly confesses his own ignorance.

Today Derek goes back to his remarks about prosperity to give a clear definition of what that word means. He applies that definition by looking how it is used in Scripture. Then begins to examine God’s response to the what Job had to say. God challenged Job's ability to handle creation—the heavens, living creatures, and the wicked.

Derek explores Job’s declaration that he has a Redeemer and that one day he shall see Him. He then gives the assessment of his friends as being dried up and of no help. Derek uses Job to address why innocent people suffer. The wicked seem to prosper in this life, but what is their future after death?

Derek examines Job’s response to the events that came upon to him and also to his friend’s accusations. At first, Job expressed reverent submission to God, then he lamented that he just didn’t understand why these things happened. Third, Job wanted to die. Lastly, Job affirmed his righteousness.

Today Derek begins takes a look at the friends of Job. He points out that their accusations of Job—his sinful life and those of his children—were totally false. Derek shows how these same accusations are brought against believers today in many ways, all coming from religious spirits that still cause trouble.