Beyond the Retribution Trap: Finding Christ in the Valley of Job

When tragedy strikes, we crave predictability. In Job 4–14, Job’s friends fall into the "retribution trap"—the toxic belief that suffering is always a mathematical equation of personal sin. Armed with tidy moralism, they become miserable comforters, using theology as a weapon against a hurting man. This week, we will explore why a formulaic faith collapses in real life, and how Job’s raw cry for a mediator ultimately points us to Jesus Christ—our true Advocate, comfort, and innocent Sufferer