A Brief Introduction to Job…
Throughout all his sufferings, Job maintained his
23 “Oh, that my words were recorded, that they were written on a scroll,
24 that they were inscribed with an iron tool on[b] lead, or engraved in rock forever!
25 I know that my redeemer[c] lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.[d]
26 And after my skin has been destroyed, yet[e] in[f] my flesh I will see God;
27 I myself will see him with my own eyes—I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me! —Job 19:23-27
Job’s Declaration:
The pivotal word in understanding this text is
• If it means “dust” then Job is anticipating the
• If it means “grave” then Job is envisioning a
Either Job declared something
Job’s Desire: To have his testimony known
The Story of Easter Edith (via Chuck Swindoll)