In Job 6, Job responds to the counsel of his friends with raw honesty and deep anguish. He does not deny God, but he refuses to pretend his suffering is light or easily explained. Instead, Job pours out his heart before the Lord, expressing grief, confusion, and longing for comfort. This passage reminds us that biblical faith does not silence lament. God welcomes the honest cries of His people and draws near to the brokenhearted. Job's suffering also points us forward to Jesus Christ, the Man of Sorrows, who fully understands our pain and intercedes for us with compassion. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we explore: • Job's honest expression of grief • The difference between correction and compassion • Why lament is a faithful response to suffering • How Job's cry finds its fulfillment in Christ "Pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us." (Psalm 62:8) For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit our page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In Job 4, Eliphaz responds to Job's suffering with confident assumptions rather than compassionate wisdom. This episode explores how theology applied without humility can wound the weary and why Scripture—not personal impressions—must guide faithful counsel. Ultimately, Job 4 points us to Christ, the truly innocent Sufferer who draws near to the brokenhearted. For more from Warriors of Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/warriors-of-grace-podcast/

In Job 5, Eliphaz continues speaking to Job with words that sound spiritually true but are wrongly applied. He assumes that suffering always results from personal sin and that blessing always proves righteousness. While Scripture does teach that God disciplines His children, Eliphaz misuses this doctrine by misreading Job's suffering and misrepresenting the heart of God. This episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave walks through Job 5 and highlights the danger of weaponizing theology in times of pain. True biblical truth must be applied with humility, compassion, and dependence on God's revealed wisdom. Ultimately, Job's experience points us to Christ, the sinless One who suffered unjustly and perfectly reveals God's heart toward the afflicted. God's discipline is real, but not all suffering is discipline, and Scripture, not assumption, must guide how we interpret trials. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In Job 3, the silence of suffering gives way to honest lament. After enduring devastating loss and severe affliction, Job finally speaks—and his words are raw, sorrowful, and filled with anguish. He does not curse God, but he does curse the day of his birth, revealing the depths of despair that even faithful believers may experience. This passage teaches us that Scripture does not forbid grief or silence sorrow. Lament is not unbelief. God invites His suffering people to bring their deepest pain into His presence. Even when answers are hidden and relief seems distant, the Lord remains near, compassionate, and sovereign. Job's lament also points us forward to Christ, the Man of Sorrows, who entered our suffering, bore our grief, and secured eternal rest for His people. In seasons when words fail and pain feels overwhelming, this chapter reminds us that God hears every cry and does not abandon the brokenhearted. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In Job 2, the suffering of a righteous man intensifies. What began as external loss now becomes deeply personal as Job is struck physically, pressured relationally, and tested emotionally. Yet in the midst of deeper pain, Job holds fast to his integrity and does not sin with his lips. This episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave walks verse by verse through Job 2:1–13, showing that God remains sovereign over every trial, that suffering often comes in waves, and that true faith endures not by understanding God's ways but by trusting His character. We also see how Job points us forward to Jesus Christ—the true Man of Sorrows—who suffered innocently, resisted temptation, was misunderstood and abandoned, and entrusted Himself fully to the Father for our redemption. This passage encourages believers to cling to God when pain deepens, to minister presence rather than platitudes to the suffering, and to rest in the truth that no trial is wasted in God's sovereign plan. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In Job 1, we are introduced to a righteous man whose faith is tested through sudden and devastating loss. Though Job fears the Lord and walks uprightly, he loses his wealth, his servants, and all ten of his children in a single day. Yet Job's response is not anger toward God, but worship. This episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave explores what true faith looks like when life falls apart. Job's story reminds us that faith is not rooted in circumstances, but in the unchanging character and sovereign purposes of God. Through Job's grief, we see a powerful testimony to worship in suffering and a foreshadowing of Christ, the greater righteous sufferer who endured the cross for our salvation. Key Themes: • God's sovereignty in suffering • Faith tested through loss • Worship that honors God in grief • Job as a pointer to Christ Scripture Passage: Job 1:1–22 (ESV) Key Verse: Job 1:21 "The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord." 🎙️ Reading the Bible Daily with Dave 🌐 https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

The book of Job confronts one of the most difficult realities of the Christian life, the suffering of the righteous. In this overview of Job, Dave Jenkins introduces a new series on Reading the Bible Daily with Dave by examining the historical setting, structure, and major themes of the book. Job teaches that suffering is not evidence of God's absence or failure, but a context in which His sovereign wisdom, goodness, and purposes are often most clearly revealed. This episode explores: • Why righteous believers suffer in a fallen world • God's absolute sovereignty over suffering • The limits of human wisdom and assumptions • How Job points forward to Jesus Christ, the greater righteous sufferer • How believers can trust God when His purposes feel hidden Job reminds us that when we cannot trace God's hand, we can trust His heart. The Lord reigns faithfully, wisely, and lovingly, even in seasons of deep suffering. 📖 Scripture Focus: Job 1–42; Romans 8; James 5; 1 Peter 1 For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

The book of Esther never mentions the name of God, yet His providence is displayed on every page. In this concluding overview of Esther, Dave Jenkins walks through the major themes of the book and shows how the unseen hand of God governs every detail for the good of His people and the glory of His name. From the rise of Esther and Mordecai to the fall of Haman, Esther reminds us that when God seems silent, He is never absent. He rules over kings and kingdoms, overturns evil, delivers His people, and advances His redemptive purposes. This episode highlights: • God's providence working quietly behind the scenes • The great reversal from death to life • How Esther points forward to Christ and His kingdom • Encouragement to trust God's sovereignty as a new year begins As we conclude Esther and step into a new year, this study calls believers to rest in the sovereign grace of the God who always reigns. 📖 Scripture Focus: Esther 1–10; Esther 4:14; Romans 8:28; Ephesians 1:11; Revelation 19:6 For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

As we come to the final chapter of Esther and the close of the year, Esther 10 reminds us that God's providence never fails and His purposes always lead to His glory. Though brief, this chapter highlights the exaltation of Mordecai and the peace and flourishing of God's people under faithful leadership. What began in danger and uncertainty ends with stability and blessing, showing that God's sovereign hand has been at work from beginning to end. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we consider how: • God's sovereignty extends over kings, nations, and history • Faithful obedience is often followed by God's gracious exaltation • Mordecai's story points forward to the greater exaltation of Christ • Believers can rest in God's providence as one season ends and another begins As we close both the book of Esther and the year 2025, we are reminded that the same God who ruled in Persia still reigns today. His purposes stand, His promises endure, and His grace is sufficient for every season of life. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave Podcast: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In Esther 9, God's decree of deliverance is fulfilled. What was intended for the destruction of God's people becomes a day of victory, relief, and rejoicing. The Lord reverses sorrow into gladness and establishes a lasting reminder of His faithfulness through the Feast of Purim. This episode highlights God's sovereign providence, the integrity of His people in victory, and the importance of remembering and celebrating His saving works. Ultimately, this passage points forward to the greater victory secured through Jesus Christ, who has triumphed over sin and death for His people. Key Themes: • God's providential reversal • Victory that honors the Lord • Remembering God's deliverance • Joy rooted in redemption 📖 Scripture: Esther 9:1–22 🎙️ Series: Reading the Bible Daily with Dave 🌐 More resources: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/