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Job’s Repentance & Restoration
This chapter records Job’s final response to the Lord. He humbles himself and acknowledges God’s power and justice in everything […]
Instruction About The Tragedy of Adultery
The people of Judah who had been taken as prisoners to Babylonia continued to return to Jerusalem and their own […]
Elihu Proclaims God’s Goodness
Sometimes we wonder whether staying faithful to our convictions truly matters. Elihu addresses this concern directly as he continues his […]
The Second Speech of Bildad
Bildad responds harshly to Job and accuses him of insulting the intelligence of his friends. He ignores Job’s deeper cries […]
Job Takes His Case to God
Job takes his case directly to God after listening patiently to his friends. He tells them that he already understands […]
The Way of Folly
In this chapter, wisdom and folly are presented as two women who invite people to follow their ways. Wisdom appears […]
Ezra Get’s a Letter from the King
The verses in this chapter are not merely the king’s decree; they also include Ezra’s reflections on that decree. Together […]
Exiled Jews Return to their Homeland
By the time the events of Ezra 3 take place, sometime had clearly passed, though we do not know exactly […]
David’s Song of Praise
This passage is David’s song of praise and parallels Psalm 18. Here, David explains the basic principles the Lord follows […]
David’ Thanksgiving to God
At the beginning of this passage, David’s attitude has clearly changed. Earlier in the chapter, he is repeatedly called “the […]