Journal Through the Bible: Week 6 Monday

Ice and snow covered bush outside Pastor Dad's office

Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail? Out of whose womb came the ice? and the hoary frost of heaven, who hath gendered it? Job 38:22, 29

 

 

Job chapter 38

 

God begins His reply and an inquiry. The questions that He asks Job were meant to humble him. They should do the same to each of us, too.

 

 

Does God make any promises in this passage? If so, to whom?

This whole chapter is a promise! God not only created all things but He sustains them, too. He even provides food for the wild beasts (38:39-41). And everything has a purpose even when we do not see what it is! Just a few examples are the light to bring men's evil deeds to an end, the hail to add confusion in times of war, and the laws of nature to keep things in order.

Are there any references to Jesus? 

Not directly, but John 1 tells us that all things were made by him and Colossians 1:17 tells us that by him all things consist.

Are there any references to End Time events? 

 No, but the creative resources found in this old earth will surely be found in the New Earth as well! Won't it be wonderful to be there beside the morning stars (angels) as the New Earth is being created?! (see 38:7)

Does God issue any commands? If so, to whom? 

In verse 2 God commands Job to stand up and be a man who will answer God's questions ("Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me."