Humble Praise!

In this final episode we hear from God reasons why he is worthy to be praised!Passages in this episode: Job 40-42, Psalm 150, Revelation 22

In this second last episode we come to the description of a new heavens and earth that God will bring into existence when Jesus returns, showing his glory and power, and offering hope to the world! Passages in this episode: Job 38-39, Psalm 103, Revelation 21

As you read the bible, you can not escape the reality of God's final judgment that is coming on all who do not have their names written in the Book of Life. This final judgment is a warning that is meant to turn people to Jesus, the final judge and to see hope is found in him alone.Passages in this episode: Job 35-37, Revelation 20

The bible consistently portrays God as both merciful and just, loving and wrathful; a Lamb and a King! This combination is found in our passages and shows us that we need to remember that we need to remember God is not properly understood when we reduce him to just one or the other. Passages in this episode: Job 32-34, Psalm 102, Revelation 19

Job gives his last big defence of this innocence before God and while he doesn't accuse God of wrong doing, he asks why he is going through this time of suffering and loss. And while an answer from God will come, it is not what Job or we expect. Passages in this episode: Job 29-31, Revelation 18

As Job continues to respond to his three friends, we see Job refer to the truth of true wisdom found only in God. Job is struggling with God's ways, but he tells his friends true wisdom is found in God who knows all things. Passages in this episode: Job 25-28, Revelation 17

When people do evil to others and then experience consequences, we say, "You got what you deserved!" And it's true that evil deserves to be punished. But while that is true, it should be remembered that left to ourselves, all humanity would deserve God's wrath and judgment, and it is only by God's grace that we are shown mercy and forgiveness. Passages in this episode: Job 22-24, Psalm 101, Revelation 16

In the midst of his friends continuing accusations wrong doing, Job says that the reason he has any hope left at all is because he knows his Redeemer lives and that one day he will see in him face to face. This is the hope that belongs to all who trust in God!Passages in this episode: Job 18-21, Psalm 141, Revelation 15

Sometimes when we face the hardships and sorrow of life, we can feel like Job does in this section; hopeless. And in the midst of this, his friends are no comfort at all. And yet, he continues to trust in God because while he doesn't feel hope, he knows God is still the only true source of hope for him and this world!Passages in this episode: Job 15-17, Revelation 14

Job keeps his hope in God even in the midst of his trials and suffering. How? Job trusts God's character and knows that God is just and merciful, powerful and gracious. And that is the reason we can praise God and keep our hope firmly in him too!Passages in this episode: Job 11-14, Psalm 100, Revelation 13