Foothill Church Sermons

After 37 chapters of silence, God finally speaks to Job, marking the moment Job has longed for. However, God neither reverses his assessment of Job, apologizes, compliments Job, nor explains himself; instead, he asks over 70 unanswerable questions, highlighting his supreme wisdom and power.

Elihu should be heeded because he is never rebuked by God and adds insights about suffering that Job and his friends had not considered. He teaches that suffering can reveal the sin within us and that God uses suffering not as punishment but as a refinement of righteousness, aiming to protect, not destroy.

Elihu argues that Job's suffering isn't a result of his sin but has caused him to sin in his thoughts and words about God, which is a major concern. It's crucial to understand and accurately portray God, as He wants to be known as He truly is, revealed in Scripture, influencing every aspect of our lives.

By some, Elihu is seen as arrogant and dismissive, while others argue he brings fresh insights, highlighting the role of suffering in revealing and provoking sin. Elihu emphasizes the importance of God's word over human wisdom, urging readers to seek wisdom from Scripture rather than secular or cultural voices.

Some religious leaders tested Jesus, asking the greatest commandment. Jesus replied, "Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind. Love your neighbor as yourself." This summarizes the Old Testament message: love for God and others. Job, without the Old Testament, understood and lived this, as seen in Job 31, aligning with the Ten Commandments. His claims reflect a truth for all Ch

All suffering is costly, but God promises to use it for the good of those who love him. When suffering is undeserved, purposed for the sake of someone or something else, and it brings glory to God—it becomes redemptive.

Job 29 reflects on hindsight and the longing for past wisdom and friendship with God. It emphasizes Job's desire to return to a time of spiritual vitality and wisdom, challenging listeners to aspire to a life that finishes well, caring for others with both practical and wise words.

Job turns from defending himself and ponders on the nature of wisdom. He knows its supreme value but laments that it’s nowhere to be found. We all yearn for answers, but true wisdom can only be found in the person of Jesus Christ. He is the answer to all our needs. To walk in wisdom is to fear God and walk in relationship with Jesus.

Romans 4:25 summarizes the significance of Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Jesus died to save us and was raised to make us right with God. To be made right with God, we need to repent and believe in Jesus.

Paul explains in Romans that Christ was delivered up for our sins, emphasizing the universal human condition of sin. This highlights the need to understand our sinfulness to appreciate the significance of Christ's sacrifice on Good Friday, which offers redemption from sin's effects.