We are called not only to speak truth, but to speak it in love. While much of what Eliphaz said was true about God, it was not loving or helpful to Job in his time of need. Eliphaz completely disregarded Job’s integrity. This only hurt Job further. In our study of Job 5 and 6 today, discover the importance of discernment. Sometimes, it’s better to hold your tongue than to speak unhelpful, unloving truth.

Sometimes, there isn’t a name for our suffering. In chapters 4 and 5, Eliphaz tries to name Job’s suffering as discipline from God. Surely Job must have been hiding wickedness in his life, right? Many of the things Eliphaz said were spoken out of his own misunderstanding of God’s character. Follow along as Dr. McGee teaches about the importance of knowing Who God is before trying to name His intentions.

Working through grief is healthy; dwelling on it is not. In chapter 3, Job questions his life and wishes he’d never been born. Watch how this moment of pessimism quickly snowballs into a discouraging, despairing time of unrest. In today’s lesson, may you find hope in knowing you don’t have to bear your burdens alone but can turn to God in weakness as an ever-present help. Will Job cast His burden on the Lord? Will you?

Imagine losing everythingfamily, home, health, and even friends. That’s exactly what happened to Job. His suffering was so bad that everyone told him to curse God. Today on the Bible Bus, we’ll see the perspectives of Job’s three friends and his wife. Take heed as Dr. McGee reminds us not to jump to conclusions about God’s work in someone else’s life.

God prefaced the book of Job with a lesson in spiritual warfare. Right now, Satan and his army have dominion over the earth. But God promises to return one day, defeat Satan, and restore His kingdom. Dr. McGee teaches us to put our suffering in context. While we are threatened by spiritual wickedness every day, we can rest confidently, knowing victory is secure. Jesus Christ already won the war.

Get your pencils ready; the Bible Bus is headed to school. The book of Job is primarily about suffering, but it also reveals God as our Teacher. As we begin our study, notice how mankind’s logic is so black-and-white as they try to make sense of Job’s trials. Where human reasoning and logic fall short, God’s mercy and power reveal Him as trustworthy, even in the things we can’t understand.

God’s providencethat’s what we’ve studied as we’ve traveled through the unforgettable Old Testament book of Esther. Dr. Vernon McGee concludes our journey with an important challenge for each one of us.

Haman is dead, but the decree to destroy the Jews still remains. Hear the message of hope God delivers to them through King Xerxes.

Esther has the ear of the king and Haman’s evil plans are unraveling before his eyes. Will Haman kill Mordecai on the gallows he has built, or will God intervene? Dr. McGee reminds us that God cannot be defeated, and His mercy never fails for those who place their trust in Him.

Haman’s murderous plot against Mordecai and the Jews advances. But God has other plans. Together we’ll learn God is sovereign even when life doesn’t make sense.