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May 09, 2024Ep. 130. Job Part 3 | Job's Friends
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Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar all show up to grieve with their friend. At the outset, it seems as though they are going to be a blessing. But their knowledge of God, though mostly right, led them to a wrong conclusion. For the three friends, there was no other possibility than that Job was guilty of some grievous sin. They accuse Job, "Those who plow iniquity and sow trouble reap the same." Yet Job was not, at this time, guilty of anything. They couldn't understand why a bad thing happened to a good person, so they concluded Job must be bad.

We make similar judgments about those around us. Let's be honest: Bad choices and sinful behavior beget consequences. But sometimes trouble befalls the righteous for no fault of their own. For no fault of our own. How often have you heard a believer wonder if the difficult things facing them were because God was angry with them or disappointed in them somehow? We stand far off from the suffering and tell them (and ourselves) that they must have done something wrong for things to go so badly in their lives. And though that is often the case, it is not ALWAYS the case.
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May 08, 2024Ep. 129. Job Part 2 | Job's Words
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Job eventually dove into self-pity. "If I summoned him and he answered me, I would not believe he was listening to my voice." And "I say, He destroys both the blameless and the wicked." Of course, you and I know that is not the case. Abraham asked God in Genesis 18 about that very thing. Job says, "There is no arbiter between us who might lay his hand on us both." But of course, you and I know we have such an arbiter in Jesus. "Behold, I cry out, 'Violence!' but I am not answered; I call for help, but there is no justice." Job believes God is unjust, showing how little he knows the God of heaven. It is why he will later say, "I repent in dust and ashes" and "I had heard about you with the ear, but now I have seen you with my eyes."
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May 07, 2024Ep. 128. Job Part 1 | In Heaven
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Job is often considered the oldest book of the Bible. The debate goes back and forth between Genesis and Job, but I land on the Job side. Job is an interesting book for a few reasons. First of all, some people believe that the opening two chapters are just a play and that those events didn't actually happen. Some argue it is just an allegory, a piece of creative storytelling. I'm afraid I have to disagree with that view. We are being given some insight into the things of heaven. It seems similar to the vision Micaiah has in 1 Kings 22. Second, some people believe that Job's entire book is just a play written as a cautionary tale; they don't think there is any historical truth to it, and Job is just a stand-in for humanity. That argument is ridiculous since Job is mentioned outside the book of Job. Ezekiel mentions Job alongside Noah and Daniel, and we certainly would not argue that either of those two men is just a figurehead for humanity. James uses Job as an encouragement to the believer to persevere in trials. So then I can't come to the place where I relegate Job to a character in a play.
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May 06, 2024Ep. 127. Song of Solomon 1-8 | By Beloved
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This book, though known as Song of Solomon, is probably Song of Songs. It tells the story of a man of position falling in love with a shepherdess. It is easily the most awkward book to preach through on a Sunday morning, though a few chapters of Ezekiel are more uncomfortable. This book has several voices, including the bride, groom, friends, and God. You will find that editors have differing views on who is speaking and when. It would help if you looked at Song of Songs in different translations to see how it was divided by various editors. Be careful not to put too much stock in the editorial headings, or at least don't draw an absolute conclusion based just on the headings. If Solomon really wrote this, some people believe it was only inspired by him; then it does make us feel like some of the romance is lost, and the shine is taken off the apple. After all, Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines. He was a bit of a dog. Take the romance from the book that you can and be inspired to love well in your marriage. I have other thoughts, but I'll leave those for a different venue.
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May 05, 2024Episodes 120-126 summary
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May 05, 2024Ep. 126. Ecclesiastes 1-12 | Everything Is Meaningless
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We know from our study in The Kings that Solomon departed from the Lord in his later years, trading authentic affection for God for the worship of idols. It should not surprise us then that Solomon feels everything is meaningless. He tested himself with "pleasure, laughter, wine, foolishness, great works, and wealth accumulation." "Whatever [his] eyes desired [he] did not keep from them." He "hated life because all that is done under the sun is grievous and vanity." I know that most people read the last couple of verses of Ecclesiastes as Solomon's repentance and change of heart, but I can't bring myself to see it that way, knowing where he ends up in his latter days. I would encourage you to note from these few chapters that life not centered on God is "meaningless vanity and a chasing after the wind." Let us look at the hopelessness of Solomon as a reminder that every single advantage and pursuit in this world, not grounded in God, will leave one feeling hopeless.
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May 04, 2024Ep. 125. Proverbs 10-31 | Things to Consider
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I always think of the rest of Proverbs like fortune cookies or bumper stickers. Short little quips full of wisdom. The reality is that there is a lot of practical wisdom in these chapters of Proverbs and that the chapters are sweeping statements to be taken as a whole. Reading through the chapters and focusing on the different characters each time would be worth your time. Consider what it teaches about the character of the wise person (diligent). What are the follies of the fool/sluggard? Use these chapters as a self-examination. I can't read through Proverbs without seeing the benefit of being silent. (Only the fool gives vent to everything in his heart/mind) The wise person knows when to hold his tongue. I like the ease of reading through Proverbs and dislike the butt-kicking I receive every time through it. You could read through this book in about an hour and a half, but if you break it up into its two divisions, you could read the first section in about half an hour and the second section in an hour. Take three days to get through the Proverbs, and think of it as a whole commentary on individual character rather than hundreds of random thoughts.
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May 03, 2024Ep. 124. Proverbs 1-9 | Wisdom and Folly
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When we consider the two women at the outset of Proverbs, we see the blessing of following after the wisdom of God and the curse of pursuing folly. In nearly five decades of life, I have found that I am still surprised by the shock and awe of people who reap what they sow. People who waste their resources continue to be surprised they have none. People who engage in sinful and wicked choices are inevitably caught off guard when those choices bring heartache and loss. People who neglect their marriages are surprised when they fail as though it was "all of a sudden." On the flip side, people who pursue the knowledge of God are shocked at the peace that takes hold of their lives. People who study to know God well are amazed that they have learned such deep things. Those who have intentionally considered the great love of God towards us and who believe in it are stunned when they feel flooded with love. If we tax our muscles, they grow; if we become stagnant, they atrophy. These are simple concepts. Still, the practical truth of wisdom and folly continues to elude us. If we pursue wisdom, we become wise; if we pursue folly, we become foolish. The first nine chapters of Proverbs may be the most practical text in all of Scripture and apply to every person in every situation.

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May 02, 2024Ep. 123. Psalm 148-150 | Praise the Lord
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It is probably not lost on us that we should be people of praise. Of course, our praise is only proper when the object of it is our God and Lord. There will come a day when every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord. There will come a day when every eye rests on God and sees him as he truly is. Today, let us think intentionally on praising God for his mighty deeds and excellent greatness. Let us join with the Psalmist and declare, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!"
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May 01, 2024Ep. 122. Psalm 146,147 | Sing to the Lord
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There is no one like the Lord. He is the creator. He is the source of life. There is salvation in no one else. He sets free those who are captive to sin. He opens blind eyes. He raises up the humble. He loves those he has declared righteous. He reigns forever and ever.

It is not only good to sing praises to him, but it is pleasant and fitting. I imagine we often think we ought to sing praises to him, but surely we must also find that it fits the nature of God to sing praises to him. And certainly, we must find it pleasing to sing praises to him. If we don't, then something is amiss in our hearts, for "Great is our Lord and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond all measure."
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