Study on Job 5:17–19

Wednesday Night Bible Study – April 29, 2026Text: Job 5:17–19 (KJV)Join us this Wednesday night for Bible study as Pastor Dr. Ernest Groce continues our study through the book of Job in Job 5:17–19. In this passage, Eliphaz speaks about the correction of God and the deliverance that follows, offering truths that, while misapplied to Job, still reveal important principles about the Lord’s dealings with His people.In verse 17, we read, “Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.” This verse reminds us that God’s correction is not meant to harm, but to help—to shape, refine, and draw us closer to Him.Verse 18 continues, “For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole.” God’s work may involve difficulty, but His purpose is always restoration. The same hand that allows the trial is the hand that brings healing.In verse 19, we see a promise of deliverance: “He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.” This speaks of God’s sustaining power and His ability to carry His people through every trial they face.This passage encourages us to view God’s correction through the lens of His love and faithfulness, trusting that He is working for our good even in times of hardship.This message will explore:• The purpose of God’s correction in the believer’s life• The balance of God’s discipline and His healing• The promise of God’s deliverance through trials• Trusting God’s hand in every circumstanceCome join us as we continue studying Job and are reminded that even in correction, God’s love, care, and deliverance are always present.