It All Begins With Creation

Job's three "friends" had spent themselves trying to convince Job that his sufferings were a result of hidden sin. The young Elihu had droned on in an academic discourse in theology. Now, after months of suffering, God speaks. "The four-chapter message direct from God that climaxes the book of Job is unparalleled by anything else in the Bible. Even unbelieving scholars acknowledge it is one of the world's greatest masterpieces in literature" (Henry Morris). Amazingly, God says nothing concerning the problem of human suffering. His discourses cover 123 verses and ask 77 questions. God's subject is creation! He reveals His power in and loving care of His creation. "To everything there is a season, a time and purpose under heaven" (Ecclesiastes 3:1). This remarkable conclusion of Job reveals the answers for a hurting world are found in the One who created it. It is the fear (holding in awe) of the Lord which marks the beginning of our wisdom and understanding (Job 28:28).