Three & One

Eliphaz has to invent accusations against Job to support his theory that Job's suffering has to do with Job's sin. Job still wants to have an audience with God to argue all of this out. And, Paul the Apostle reluctantly gives us his resume.

Job spouts off for the sixth time, in response to Eliphaz. Zophar responds to Job, saying "The wicked will be judged Job." And Job says, "Not from what I can see. It's me that I'm worried about." And, Paul speaks of spiritual warfare and authority.

For the fifth time Job asks his friends to just be QUIET, defending his innocence. But, Bildad just had to say something, again. And, the Apostle Paul talks to the Corinthians about the collection for the poor Christians in Jerusalem.

Job really wants to argue his case with God. But, his friends won't be quiet long enough to do so. Job gets a brief word in to God, but Eliphaz interrupts. And, the Apostle Paul talks to the Corinthian church about the grace of giving.

Job pleads with God for a little relief. Zophar pleads with Job to repent, convinced as well that Job's suffering has something to do with his sin. And, Paul pleads with the Corinthians to reciprocate some of the love that he has shown them.

Job ends his lament with men and turns his attention to God. Bildad responds to Job. So, Job responds to Bildad. And one more groove is worn in this round-about of futile friendship. And, Paul continues to clarify his ministry to the Corinthians.

Eliphaz offers up his own worldly wisdom, saying that all this is happening because of Job's sin and that is why God is disciplining him. Job takes it as long as he can but then answers Eliphaz. And, Paul pleads with all to be reconciled to God.

"Have you considered my servant, Job?", God said to Satan, as Satan proceeded to attack Job's character. The Lord gives and the Lord takes away and the name of the Lord is praised. And, Paul talks about God's glory in jars of clay.

Two irreversible decrees, given by the same king, one unexpected outcome. God's people are protected. Mordecai is promoted, as he spoke peace and sought the good of his people. And, Paul speaks of glorifying God with unveiled faces. Today on Three and One, as we consider Esther 9-10 and 2 Corinthians 3.

What the enemy intended for evil, God allowed for good. Haman is hanged on his own gallows. The king issues another irreversible decree. And, the Apostle Paul speaks of forgiveness for the broken and repentant sinner.