Mon 2/23 · Job 31 · Matt 27
In this chapter Job defends his own righteousness. He claims that he didn’t lust after women (v.1, 9) or neglect the poor (v.16-20) or make gold his hope (v.24-27), etc.…
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Pastor Elmer Inafuku’s reflections on each day’s Bible reading.
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Sun 2/22 · Job 30 · Matt 26
In v.1-15, Job describes the people who mocked and judged him. He describes them as younger than him (v.1) and as sons of fools and as vile men who were…
Sat 2/21 · Job 29 · Matt 25
In this chapter Job looks back with fondness at how everything made sense in his past life. He did righteous acts, and he was rewarded with blessings from God and…
Fri 2/20 · Job 28 · Matt 24
Job asks twice, “Where can wisdom be found?” (v.12, 20) He then answers the question in v.28, “Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom” (v.28). I would like…
Thu 2/19 · Job 27 · Matt 23
In v.5-6, Job strongly declares that he would never say his friends are right, that he would not let go of his integrity and righteousness, and that he would not…
Wed 2/18 · Job 26 · Matt 22
After Bildad criticized Job in chapter 25, Job criticized him back in v.1-4. After that, Job speaks of God’s wonders in v.5-14. There are a couple of surprisingly scientific declarations…
Tue 2/17 · Job 25 · Matt 21
The contents of this chapter are summarized in v.4, “How then can man be righteous before God?” The answer is he can’t! This is the 2nd step in the 4-step…
Mon 2/16 · Job 24 · Matt 20
In this chapter Job complains that people commit many kinds of sins; yet it feels like “God does not charge them with wrong!” (v.12). This is a theme that appears…
Sun 2/15 · Job 23 · Matt 19
Job says he doesn’t understand God (v.8) so he wishes he could present his case directly to Him (v.4). But in the midst of his struggles, Job makes a wonderful…
Sat 2/14 · Job 22 · Matt 18
Job’s 3 friends argue 3 rounds with Job. The 1st is chapters 4-14, the 2nd is chapters 15-21, and the 3rd is chapters 22-27. So, this chapter begins the 3rd…
Fri 2/13 · Job 21 · Matt 17 · Eccl 16, Job 21
In v.7-15, Job questions why wicked people seem to live long and grow stronger. I’m sure many of us have felt this way, too. The actual fact is that only…
Thu 2/12 · Job 20 · Matt 16
Zophar gives his discourse on how wicked people will eventually perish like refuse (v.7). His words are full of judgment because he bases his thinking only on what he sees…
Wed 2/11 · Job 19 · Matt 15
In this chapter Job expresses his feelings that God has wronged him (v.6) and his friends have abandoned him (v.13-22). He also makes an amazing wish that his words would…
Tue 2/10 · Job 18 · Matt 14
From chapter 3, Job and his 3 friends are having an argument. In v.2, Bildad expresses what many people feel in arguments: “How long till you put an end to…
Mon 2/9 · Matt 13
When Jesus spoke a parable (v.3-9), the disciples couldn’t understand right away (v.10), but when Jesus explained the meaning, they could understand (v.16-23). God uses parables in the Bible so…
Sun 2/1 · Job 9 · Matt 5
In this chapter Job expresses his feelings of helplessness in questioning or arguing or defending himself before God (v.1-4, 11-20, 32-35). Job is expressing how the majority of people feel.…
Sat 1/31 · Job 8 · Matt 4
Job’s 2nd friend, Bildad, begins speaking from this chapter. He is like a strict, trying-to-do-his-best Christian. He says God doesn’t make mistakes in judgment (v.3) and even cruelly declares God…
Fri 1/30 · Job 7 · Matt 3
Job asks several questions that are common to all who have gone through trials. One was “What is man that You…test him… (v.17-18)?” Another was, “How long?” in v.19. And,…
Thu 1/29 · Job 6 · Matt 2
Job begins to justify himself showing he doesn’t believe he did anything bad to deserve the cruel sufferings he has to endure. V.24 says, “Teach me, and I will hold…
Wed 1/28 · Job 5 · Matt 1
Job’s 1st friend, Eliphaz, continues his counseling in this chapter. What he says is generally very good. For example, he says in v.17-18, “Behold, happy is the man whom God…