_Moreover, the Lord answered Job, and said._
JEHOVAH’S ANSWER
Its language has reached, at times, the “high-water mark” of
poetry and beauty. Nothing can exceed its dignity, its force, its
majesty, the freshness and vigour of some of its pictures of nature
and of life. But what shall we say next? I... [ Continue Reading ]
_Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct Him?_
THE EQUALITY OF GOD’S DEALINGS
While Job is held up as the model of patience and resignation under
God’s chastening hand, we are continually reminded of a certain
irritability and restlessness which surprises and distresses us. But a
simila... [ Continue Reading ]
_Behold, I am vile._
A HUMBLING CONFESSION
Self-examination is of unspeakable importance. The most useful
knowledge of ourselves is not that which is physical, but that which
is moral; not a knowledge of our worldly affairs, but of our spiritual
condition.
I. The self-accusation. “Behold, I am vi... [ Continue Reading ]
_Wilt thou also disannul My judgment?_
Wilt thou condemn Me, that thou mayest be righteous?
THE EXCUSES OF SINNERS CONDEMN GOD
I. Every excuse for sin condemns God.
1. Nothing can be sin for which there is a justifiable excuse.
2. If God condemns that for which there is a good excuse, He must b... [ Continue Reading ]
_Behold, he drinketh up a river._
CHRISTIAN CONFIDENCE
We have often wondered what was meant by the singular action of
behemoth in Job 40:23, “Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth
not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.” What
does that mean? It means nothing. The revisers... [ Continue Reading ]