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Job 34:1-37. After requesting that his elders hear him (v. 1-4), Elihu denounces Job's claim that God is unjust (v. 5-9). He defends God's justice (v. 10-20) and discusses the punishment of the wicked (v. 21-30) and Job's rebellion (v. 31-37). We should approach others with encouragement and not chastisement.

Update on Pastor Inghram's health. Job 33:1-33. In ch. 33, Elihu answers Job. After requesting Job listen (v. 1-7), Elihu summarizes Job's charges (v. 8-11), then refutes Job's claim of God's silence (v. 12-33). We must remember not to be self-righteous, but to lead others to the Word of God.

Job 32:1-22. In ch. 32, we are introduced to Elihu (v. 1-5) in the first of four speeches. Elihu defends his wisdom (v. 6-9) and expresses disappointment with Job's friends (v. 10-14) and his desire to speak (v. 15-22). Unlike Elihu, we are to be comforters, not judges (Gal 5:22-23).

Job 31:1-40. In Job's final oath of innocence, he denies wrongdoing (v. 1-4, 38-40) and his participation in various sins (v. 5-34). He then petitions God's judicial actions (v. 35-37). When we find that we cannot exonerate ourselves, we must lean on God for our acquittal.

Job 30:1-31. Ch. 30 describes Job's present gloom. Job is mocked by youths (v. 1-8), then expounds on their taunts (v. 9-15), speaks of his physical pain (v. 16-19), cries out in frustration to God (v. 20-23), and describes himself rejected and exhausted (v. 24-31). In all situations, we need to trust in the Lord and lean on His understanding.

Update on Pastor Inghram's health. Job 29:1-25. In Job's final soliloquy, he speaks to his past glory. He reflects on his previous blessings (v. 1-6), the public's high regard for him (v. 7-11) and why (v. 12-17), his anticipation of his future (v. 18-20), and his exalted position (v. 21-25). God is our champion in the highs and lows of our lives.

Where then does wisdom come? In ch. 28, Job asks this question. He says man can find earthly things but not wisdom (v. 1-11), man cannot find nor know the value of wisdom (v. 12-19), and only God knows true wisdom (v. 20-27) and its source (v. 28). Therefore, we should seek spiritual understanding from God. The Word of God will change your life.

Review: Job's trials and anguish and the failures of Job's friends. Job 27:1-23. In ch. 27, Job restates his resolute trust in God (v. 1-6), exposes the wicked using rhetorical questions (v. 7-10), warns of God's power (v. 11-12), and lists the legacy of the wicked (v. 13-23). Even though there may be hardships in our lives, we can rest in God's provisions.

Linda Ellis' poem, "The Dash." Job 26:1-14. In ch. 26, Job rejects Bildad's remarks (v. 1-4), states the dead are not beyond God (v. 5-6), and describes God's majesty in nature (v. 7-13) and His inconceivable power (v. 14). God has supremacy over death and other parts of nature (Prov 15:11; Ps 139:7-12). Like the dead, we should tremble before Him.

Job 25:1-6. In Bildad's final speech, he presents a question. Given the awesomeness of God (v. 1-3), how can man be righteous (v. 4-6)? Discussion of spiritual warfare (Dan 10:10-13; Eph 6:10-12). Review of speeches and failures of Job's three friends.

Job 24:1-25. In ch. 24, we see Job's frustration with God's administration of justice. Job expresses his concern over God's indifference (v. 1-17) and his certainty over the wicked's eventual punishment (v. 18-25). It's easy to wonder where God is. He's right here. Difficult circumstances are often the result of our own choices. Trust in the Lord (Ps 37:5, Prov 3:5-6).

Job 23:1-17. Job responds to Eliphaz' final speech. Job conveys his desire to find God (v. 1-7), declares his innocence (v. 10-12), and expresses his frustration with God's sovereignty (v. 13-17). God knows our situation. We are to wait on and trust in Him (Prov 3:5-6; Heb 4:16). Doctrine of suffering continued (Phil 1:29; 2 Cor 1:5, 4:17; Rom 8:17).

Ps 57:1-3 The call to worship. Remembering and honoring Memorial Day: Loyce Deen, USN; Doris Miller, USN; Ruth Gardiner, USAAF. Principles regarding death (Job 14:5; Acts 17:25; Phil 2:13; Eccl 3:1; 1 Sam 2:6; Phil 1:19-23; 1 Cor 15:54-57; Ps 23).

Job 22:1-30. In ch. 22, Eliphaz uses his third and final speech to harshly criticize Job. Eliphaz (in reference to Job) questions God's interest in mankind (v. 1-5), addresses Job's faults (v. 6-11), denounces Job's attitude towards God (v. 12-20), then appeals for Job to repent (v. 21-30). Whether we are righteous or wicked, God provides the solution.

Remarks on Florence Nightingale. Job 21:1-34. In ch. 21, Job counters Zophar's remarks on wickedness. He begins by requesting silence from his friends (v. 1-6), then speaks on the prosperity of the wicked (v. 7-16), the death of the wicked (v. 17-26), and the death of the wicked in prosperity (v. 27-34). We should keep our eyes on God, not others.

(Ps 25:1-7) The call to worship. (2 Thes 2:16-17) The importance of prayer. Mother's Day Study of Sarah: her folly, faith and obedience (Gen 11-12, 15-18, 20-21; Heb 11:11; 1 Pet 3:5-6).

National Day of Prayer. Job 20: 1-29. In ch. 20, Zophar angrily (v. 1-3) expounds on the brief prosperity of the wicked (v. 4-11), their impoverishment (v. 12-19), and God's anger against them (v. 20-29). Zophar sees Job as wicked. Doctrine of suffering continued (Mt 5:11-12; 2 Cor 4:17).

Job 19:1-29. In ch. 19, Job decries the hostility of his three friends (v. 1-6), the hostility of God towards him (v. 7-12), the rejection of his family (v. 13-22), and then speaks to the certainty of seeing God (v. 23-29). Doctrine of suffering (Phil 1:29; 2 Cor 1:5, 1 Pet 4:12-13).

In memory of Stephen Spencer (John 11:24-27). Job 18: 1-21. In Bildad's second speech, h‏e denounces Job for being contemptuous of his friends (v. 1-4), and then describes the fate of the wicked (v. 5-21). Bildad lacks discernment. We are wise not to react to others, but to trust God to provide a solution.

Ps 77:1-20: Encouragement for troubled believers. Job 17:1-16. Quick review. In ch. 17, Job appeals to God to intercede for him (v. 1-5). Job then speaks to his dilemma (v. 6-16), concluding that his only hope is the grave (v. 13-16). When beset with problems, go to the Father. He has the solutions (Prov 3:5-6).

Review of the Passover week events, concluding with the Resurrection (Mt 28:1-10; Mk 16:1-7; Lk 24:1-9; Jn 20:1-10). Focus on the dawning of the Resurrection, the opening of the Tomb, and the report to the disciples. This event is truly the basis for our faith and Christian life (Jn 14:27).

Ps 37:1-4: Trust in the Lord. Jn 12:12-16: The Triumphal Entry continued. Review of the Passover feast (Ex 12:1-6, 23:15), the disciples' reaction (Mt 16:21-23, 17:22-23), the people's reaction (Zech 9:9), the temple sanctification, the fig tree (Mt 21:18-19), the Sanhedrin's challenge (Mt 21:23), the Olivet discourse (Mt 24:3ff), and the anointing at Bethany (Mt 26:6-13).

Communion: Our Heavenly High Priest (Heb 9:11-15). The Triumphal Entry: The selection of the Passover Lamb (Mt 21:1-11; Mk 11:1-11). Review of the significance, fulfillment, palm branches, the Pharisees' responses, and Jesus' acceptance. 

Ps 121:1-8: God is our Helper. Job 16:1-22. In ch. 16, Job responds to Eliphaz’ harsh speech by expressing his disgust (v. 1-5), distress (v. 6-17), and desire (v. 18-17:5). When we lose confidence in our spiritual lives, we lose confidence in God. We must remember God is our strength (Josh 1:9; Ex 15:2; 2 Sam 22:33; Ps 27:1).

Eph 6:10-19: The Armor of God. Job 15:1-35. In ch. 15, Eliphaz responds to Job in Eliphaz' second speech. Eliphaz reprimands Job's attitude by criticizing Job's irrelevant talk (v. 1-7) and assumed wisdom (v. 7-16). Eliphaz then infers Job's wickedness has sealed his fate (v. 17-35). He also gives 17 explanations of what happens to someone who is sinful (v. 21-35).