Journal Through the Bible: Week 6 Tuesday

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Who hath sent out the wild ass free? or who hath loosed the bands of the wild ass? Whose house I have made the wilderness, and the barren land his dwellings. He scorneth the multitude of the city; neither regardeth he the crying of the driver. The range of the mountains is his pasture, and he searcheth after every green thing. Job 29:5-8


Job 39:1-40:14

God continues questioning Job. Many of the questions concern animal and bird life. Job answers God in chapter 40.

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

The promise implied in this passage is that God takes care of the creatures that He created!

Are there any references to Jesus in this passage?

As stated on other days, Jesus is the creator and therefore is the One that daily sustains the undomesticated animals and birds.

Are there any references to End Time events in this passage?

None that I saw.
 

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

Yes, first God specifically tells Job to give an account of the words he spoke about God in reproof (see 40:2). This is a warning to all of us because we are told that we also will be commanded to give an account of our words.

Our response should be the same as Job's. We should admit that we are vile and that there is no proper response. 

Remember, Job wanted an audience with God and that is just what he got! But after he received that audience his reverence shocked him into silence (40:4-5). So shall it be with anyone who thinks they know more than God! 

Second, God then commands Job to "gird up your loins like a man" once more. He challenges Job to make good his previous words of condemnation, including dealing with the proud and wicked. God says that if Job can do all that then He, God, will admit that Job is as self-sustaining as God Himself.