Job 41:1-34. The description of Leviathan is designed for us to understand the power and sovereignty of God. If it's simple for Him to control this extraordinary beast, then He can help us in our lives. Final thoughts on this controversial passage.

Questions regarding prayer: sin and prayer (1 Jn 1:9). Reading of Johns Hopkins study on COVID-19, and George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation, 1789. (Col 2:6-7) Gratitude is a measure of our spiritual lives and our love of God. Principles of gratitude (Rom 1:21; Ps 79:13; Eph 5:20; 1 Thes 5:16-18).

(Ps 92:1-4) God is faithful in His commitment to us. Honoring God with musical praise. We should thank God, joyfully, that He expresses His love for us every second of the day. God is our Creator; therefore, we belong to Him (Ps 100:1-5). History of Thanksgiving. Reading of national Thanksgiving Day Proclamation, 1777.

Job 41:12-34. God continues to address Job regarding Leviathan. Reading from Melissa Webb's article, "The Mystery of the Exploding Beetle," and Simon Turpin's article, "Drawing out the Biblical Leviathan." All God's creatures are beautiful to Him. We should be astounded by them.

Remembering Veterans Day. Job 41:1-11. Introduction to Leviathan. Many are not able to comprehend the extraordinary description of this creature. Reading from Simon Turpin's article, "Drawing Out the Biblical Leviathan."

Job 40:15-24. What is a dinosaur (Col 1:16; Ex 20:11; Gen 1:24, 6:19-20)? Reading from Ken Ham's, "Dinosaurs of Eden." Why don't we see dinosaurs today? God is fully aware of what animals He created and which ones will go extinct.

In the second half of ch. 40, God questions Job about the behemoth (v. 15-24). This passage is known to confound scholars. Translation vs. transliteration (17:1, 13, 16). Behemoth: real or mythological? We must accept that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and read it as so.  Reviewed Simon Turpin's article from Answers in Genesis on the meaning of Behemoths.

(Rom 4:1-8) The Protestant Reformation: Historical background and what Martin Luther believed the Bible teaches about grace. The foundations of the faith. (2 Thes 3:16-18) Study of verse 17. Paul's writing style and perseverance (Rom 16:22; Col 4:18; Gal 6:11; 1 Cor 15:58).

Job 40:1-14. Job replies (v. 3-5) to God's challenge and rebuke of him (v. 1-2, 6-14). We should not challenge or question God as if He's our equal. It is He who is caring, providing for and protecting us. Whatever is happening in our lives is God's will (Phil 4:6-7).

(Lam 3:19-24) Our faithful God provides for us in every step of our lives. Remembering Stephen Spencer. The life and death of the believer in the Lord Jesus Christ (Ps 139:13-16, 116:15; 1 Cor 15:57; 1 Thes 4:13-18).