Three & One

Solomon concludes his quest to find fulfillment apart from a love led relationship with God, coming to the conclusion that fearing God and obeying His commandments is the only way to go. And, we see salvation by grace through faith.

Solomon continues his quest to try and find fulfillment, apart from a love led relationship with God. Trying on wisdom and obedience, but then realizing that death comes to both the wise and the obedient. And, we see the blessings we have in the heavenlies.

Solomon looks at life in all of it’s futile frustrations and tries to find fulfillment apart from a love led relationship with God, seeking satisfaction in the areas of work, solitude, friendship and popularity. And, Paul teaches us how to help a friend who is in sin.

Solomon, King Solomon, with all of his wisdom and all of his resources, sets himself to the task of examining the futility of life, especially the pursuit of pleasure and prominence. And, Paul tells us to walk in liberty, love and the Spirit.

God continues to speak from the storm, from the whirlwind, answering Job, answering suffering with Himself, asking Job if he is stronger than God or stronger than the strongest of animals. And, freedom is found through faith as a child of God.

A storm is coming. God is about to speak. Elihu is about to be interrupted as he finishes his final words. When God finally speaks, He speaks to Job directly out of the whirlwind. And, Paul looks at life under the law versus the way of faith.

Elihu does his best to defend God’s character. But, his best wasn’t good enough as zeal without wisdom was apparent and obvious, and unfortunately he too did more harm to Job than good. And, the Paul reinforces the freedom we have in Christ.

Job defends himself, one last time. And then, a young man named Elihu pipes up, out of nowhere, taking on Job’s friends and their arguments, even taking on Job and his arguments. And, the Apostle Paul begins his letter to the Galatians.  

Job speaks of true wisdom and understanding. Job remembers the best of days and laments that those days are gone, and that these days are the worst. And, Paul concludes his second letter to the Corinthians with some final exhortations.

Then Bildad spoke again. Then Job spoke again. Round and round we go on this roundabout of futile friendship, as all four continue to offer up their theories on the reasons why Job is suffering. And, Paul continues to review his resume to the Corinthians.