Job 21-22: Day 075: Journey Through the Bible in a Year

March 17, 2022

Job 21-22
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Day 075: Journey Through the Bible in a Year
Focus Verses for Today: Job 21:7, 15-16

Take a moment to pray for God’s understanding of today’s journey through Job 21-22. Read Job 21-22. Let’s journey!

Commentary: At times, have we all not wondered why the wicked seem to prosper and the righteous suffer? It is an age-old question. In chapter 21, Job asks his friends the same question. He begins by pleading with his friends to truly listen to what he has to say, before questioning the doctrine his friends had been insisting upon: the wicked are punished and the devout are blessed. Job’s speech concludes the second round of speeches. Eliphaz opens the third round of speeches, with a direct attack. He condemns Job, alleging that Job’s sin must have been bold to be so severely punished. Job must have abused the weak and unfortunate. In verse 12, Eliphaz claims Job is practicing practical atheism, that is, the belief that God is so distant, it matters not what he does. Finally, beginning in verse 21, Eliphaz calls on Job to repent.

Focus Verses: Job 21:7, 15-16 – Have you ever asked a version of this age-old question? Consider the definition (God’s and man’s) of who is righteous. What is your answer to these questions? What are God’s answers?