We continue with our overview of the book of Samuel and look at the lamentable state of Israel at the time, as typified by the priesthood of the time. Martyn Owens – 1 Samuel
We now look at the first speech of Eliphaz the Temanite, the oldest of Job’s friends. He starts by being kind and seemingly acknowledging Job’s good deeds. But his speech begins to take a turn where he turns accusatory and speaks of a strange and dark vision he has had. Martyn Owens – Job
There is no doubt about it: Job had terrible comforters for friends. We look here at their theology, and how it came from accepted wisdom and tradition rather than from the revelation of God. Martyn Owens – Job
We start a new book — first Samuel. As we come to this book, we look at the whole context of Samuel and the period of time it deals with, as well as the main themes of the book. Martyn Owens – 1 Samuel 3
What strikes us as we read Job is the terrible onslaught of Job’s comforters! As we look at this closer, we find that they are suffering from an almost-right theology that leads them to their wrong conclusions. Martyn Owens – Job
In chapter 3 we find a terrible and heart-wrenching lament finally tear itself out of Job’s lips. He cannot hold back any longer and expresses his grief and frustration, wishing that he had never been born. Martyn Owens – Job 3
We continue to look at the narrative of Job’s life, where he is visited by his friends. Martyn Owens – Job 3
One of the key takeaways from the eighteenth Psalm is that the greatest comfort to the Christian lies in an abiding remembrance of God’s nature. Martyn Owens – Psalm 18:7-15
The whole discussion between Job and his friends is kicked off by the great sufferings of Job. We continue to delve into Job by examining this. Martyn Owens – Job 7