DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS LEADING TO
Sunday October 9, 2005
Monday:
Job 1-2 The Story of Job
We must read these chapters to understand any of the rest of the book. Everything hinges upon these first verses. And Yes, you are now entering the fog of Job, so do not expect to understand everything. In fact be wary of those who claim to fully understand this book. That said, reading and pondering this book is time well spent as we grow in Christ Jesus. Mandatory Reading!! You Can Do It!!
Tuesday:
Job 13-14 Job Speaks
We skip ahead to read some of Job’s thoughts.
Wednesday:
Job 19 & 38 Job and God Both Speak
The story moves along. What is Job learning?
Thursday:
Job 40-42 God Speaks & Job Responds
A wonderful “God Thing” story ending.
Friday:
1 Corinthians 15:42-58 About Resurrection
To be a new creation requires a new body. And yet, this newness of life in Christ Jesus is Spiritual not physical. This changes everything about the meaning or human value of our physical suffering. Doesn’t it?
Saturday:
Job 42:1-6 Job Repents
Job has finally correctly recognized God and has offered worship and praise. Job has repented before God even as we know that God had found him without fault early in this story. Job is a difficult story with many twists and turns which are interpreted different ways. What was God’s purpose in this suffering of Job? We read the newspapers, reflecting upon the current events of today and wonder if our lives don’t parallel Job’s in the path of suffering. If only we understood suffering and were able to find value in our struggles. That is our task this week.
Sunday: Reflect and Worship
Scripture: Job 42:1-6
Sermon Title: “Suffering for What?”
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