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We conclude our series regarding our Christian sojourn or as have titled it, “Sojourning Under the Sun.” As we summarize and conclude this series an important question is: what is Israel? Is Israel someone who lived in history, a nation, a people in a land, or a people that have ceased to exist with the coming of Christ? These are important questions to define Israel. So, what do we do with the nation of Israel?
The Apostle Paul exhorts children to obey their parents for this is pleasing to the Lord. It is not a surprise to us that Paul would exhort children to obey their parents, but what does this imply about their status in the church? Why is the context of their exhortation so significant? Why is it important that this exhortation seems to echo the Old Testament? What could this imply about children being in covenant with the Lord?
The book of Revelation concludes with a blessing, but there is a warning in the midst of the benediction. Why would John give us a warning in the midst of the blessing? Does this imply that we cannot freely draw near to the Lord?
This is the conclusion to the story of Job. This is a book that has a lot of twists and turns, and we are left in the story a bit curious about the Lord’s plan for this man. Is this man just going to suffer? Is this man going to be made whole? What can such suffering teach us about the Gospel?
The goal of the Christian life is to make it to the end of the age without turning from the Lord. How can we do this, and what assurance do we have that our Sabbath rest is worthwhile?
Job heard of the Lord, but now he sees the Lord. How is this different and what is significant about this transition?
The Apostle Paul exhorts us to live a life to the Lord without stirring up controversy. Why would Paul say such things and what does Paul by living a peaceful and quiet life?
Job has not repented in a true Godly sorrow, but instead continues to hold to his innocence. So, now the Lord is the one who continues with his speech to Job. Job is invited to hear that the Lord is good, gracious, merciful, and the Lord is perfectly just. We are invited to witness this speech, Job is invited to hear this speech, but will Job finally listen and concede the righteousness of the Lord?
Peter and James greet the church in the dispersion. What is the dispersion? Why would they greet the church with such strange language? What can such language communicate about our Christian Sojourn?
Job clings and defends his innocence. He is a man who has not done anything to receive the punishment, the suffering, and the pain he has experienced. This is all out of line and how can the Lord do such a horrible thing to such a righteous man? Job fights for his day in court and now Job has his day to defend himself before the Lord. Will Job give an adequate defense? Will God concede that something has gone wrong?
We are getting towards the end of our series of Sojourning Under the Sun. The intention of this series is for us to consider our placement in the Lord. A very significant passage that covers our placement in the Lord is Ephesians 2 where the Apostle Paul makes clear that we have undergone a significant transformation in Christ.
Elihu is going to conclude his speech which concludes the counselors speaking. The counselors have told Job to repent of the sin that Job has committed, but Job has not committed a sin to deserve this punishment. However, Job has attached the integrity and purity of the Lord claiming that something has gone wrong in how the Lord has treated Job. Elihu has encouraged Job to drop his case. Will this man drop his case? Will Job see the goodness of the Lord?
The Apostle Paul has written many letters to new churches. His letters to the Corinthian church discloses that Paul is frustrated by the lack of unity in that church. The people claim elitism, they call attention to social class, they call attention to their giftedness, they fail to discipline those who need some Godly correction, and there are more issues that we can list. So, what is the positive solution? What is the church called to do as we sojourn together through this age?
Christ uses very strong language regarding our Christian life. He tells us that we are to actually hate our families. Is this a contradiction of the 5th commandment? I thought that we were to honor our parents? I thought that we were to love our Lord as first priority and love our neighbor as ourselves? How can Christ command us to hate our families?
Elihu waits for Job to answer, but Job gives no answer so Elihu continues to address his friend and the counselors. Elihu defends the justice of God and desires all to know that our God is definitely just. Has Job denied that God is just or is Elihu merely putting words in this suffering saint’s mouth? Do we really need to care so much about God’s justice?
Elihu continues to interact with Job. He is not happy with Job's attitude and Job's accusations against God. He now turns to Job and confronts his line of thinking. Will Job concede the words from this young man? Will Job continue his course claiming his own holiness and cling to his self righteousness?
Christ is invited to dine with the leader of the Pharisees. It seems that Christ’s ministry is moving in a positive direction where he is making inroads with the movers and shakers of the society. This seems to be underscored when we notice Luke tells us that the Phariesses were watching Him carefully. This has to mean that Christ is being accepted by significant people. Or is this banquet hosted for more nefarious reasons?
The parable of the Good Samaritan is a parable that certainly teaches us to be concerned for our neighbor, it teaches us to care for the physical needs as well as the spiritual, but is there a deeper meaning to this parable? In other words what other information can this parable be teaching us about the kingdom?
Prior to Job 32 there have been a lot of words, speeches, and exchanges about suffering. The speeches are frustrating because there is no resolution on the horizon. The counselors and Job are finally finished with their bantering, but the book is not resolved. Job is the last one to speak, but his words are not all that God glorifying. Is there another man who can step up and offer some wisdom, offer some insight, or maybe a different perspective? We meet Elihu. Who is this man, and why has he been silent for so long?
We all know that the great commission is the call for the church to go out and to make disciples. This is something that Christ explicitly states, but is this really the Great Commission? What are we missing when we only talk about the call for the church to go out?
We are a bible believing church in the Belgrade, MT. We are a Reformed Protestant church who desire to build one another up in love as we sojourn under the sun.
