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    January 26th Chronological Bible Readings

    Job 26:1-29:25
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    Job chapter 28 is incredible!  It could be my favorite chapter of Job so far this year.  I kind of forgot about this chapter from my previous readings of this book.  It seems to me to a large degree this chapter builds up and gets at one of the most important points in the Old Testament Wisdom / Poetry Books (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon) in the closing verse 28 of this chapter: “And this is what God says to all humanity: `The fear of the Lord is true wisdom; to forsake evil is real understanding.’”  Beautiful!  We do hear this theme over and over again in the other Wisdom / Poetry books of the Old Testament.  It is a powerful and true point.  I love the way Job builds up to this point early on in this chapter 28.  Verses 12 through 14 I found to be particularly great: “”But do people know where to find wisdom? Where can they find understanding? No one knows where to find it, for it is not found among the living. `It is not here,’ says the ocean. `Nor is it here,’ says the sea.”  So, how about for you?  Where do you find wisdom?  Where do you find understanding?  What does it mean to you that the fear of the Lord is true wisdom?  Do you believe this is true?  Do you believe that forsaking evil is real understanding?


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    In Job chapter 29 today we read about his former blessings, including these in verses 7 through 10: “Those were the days when I went to the city gate and took my place among the honored leaders. The young stepped aside when they saw me, and even the aged rose in respect at my coming. The princes stood in silence and put their hands over their mouths. The highest officials of the city stood quietly, holding their tongues in respect.”


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    Worship God: Today’s readings in Job reminded me of JJ Heller’s song “Your Hands:”


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    Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today: “And he said to the human race, ‘The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.’” Job 28:28 NIV

    Prayer Point: Pray that you fear the Lord. Pray that you shun evil. Pray that you seek wisdom and understanding in your life on a daily basis.

    Comments from You: What verses or insights stand out to you in today’s readings?  Please post up by clicking on the “Comments” link below!

    God bless,
    Mike

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    One response to “January 26th Chronological Bible Readings”

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      John

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      Job 26:4
      “Who has helped you utter these words? And whose spirit spoke from your mouth?”
      Goes back to idea of: exactly who is inspiring the friends’ speech?
      Job 26:7b
      “he suspends the earth over nothing.”
      Interesting when you compare the beliefs of this time about the earth to what Job states.
      After more lament, Job gives final response.
      In chapter 28. Job speaks on wisdom. Precious metals and all kinds of things can be gotten out of the earth and seas. But where do you find wisdom? Nowhere on earth.
      Job28:28 ‘The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.’

      Job goes into a compare and contrast. In ch. 29 Job wishes for the good old days, and seems to come dangerously close to an issue of “pride”. Than falls back into a lament in Ch. 30.

      Thoughts:
      People talk about the patience of Job. God seems to also have exhibited patience. We know God does respond, and since the conversation repeats itself ad nauseum – God could have spoken earlier?????
      Going back to the opening – Satan did not pick Job. God Brought up Job. I get the feeling Satan walked into a set-up. God knew what He was doing. He had a reason for suggesting Job. Satan, despite His rebellion, as always – ends up advancing God’s plan.

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