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Needed Grace

Needed Grace by Chuck Swindoll Job 15:1-35 “That’s it, Job! It’s your arrogance!” Eliphaz backs away and stares at him with that glare, saying, again, “You are getting exactly what you deserve!” The style of communication Eliphaz employs is not that unusual to those who lack grace. It may notRead More …

A Disappointing Discovery

A Disappointing Discovery by Chuck Swindoll Job 14:1-22 Will it be well when God examines your life, or will it be a disappointing discovery? I can’t speak for you because I have no idea. But I do know “we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so thatRead More …

God Is in Control

God Is in Control by Chuck Swindoll Job 12:1-25 Frankly, I admire Job’s guts. I’m pleased he doesn’t cave in and say, “Well, maybe you’re right, Zophar. You sound like those other two guys, so I’m not going to disagree and fight you on this.” No way! The strong rebukeRead More …

Skimming the Surface

Skimming the Surface by Chuck Swindoll Job 11:1-20 Are you seeking to know the depths of God, or are you just skimming the surface? Can you discover the depths of God? Can you discover the limits of the Almighty? They are high as the heavens, what can you do? DeeperRead More …

Futile Searches

Futile Searches by Chuck Swindoll Job 10:1-22 Job is still struggling. Eliphaz left him cold. He has received neither comfort nor insight from Bildad. He has no mediator to present his case; therefore, he is very candid. Matter of fact, he’s returning to questions he asked earlier. He has everyRead More …

An Arbitrator

An Arbitrator by Chuck Swindoll Job 9:1-35 Job longs for an arbitrator who could serve as his go-between, communicating with this mighty and holy God. He’s wishing for one who could argue his case. Job would love to present his case in God’s court, but he doesn’t have a mediator.Read More …

Now I Know

Now I Know by Chuck Swindoll Job 3:1-26 There are times when others’ words only make our troubles worse. That may seem too elementary to mention, so why would I? Well, have you learned it? Are you still listening to everybody? If so, it’s small wonder that you’re confused. ThereRead More …

Good and Bad Advice

Good and Bad Advice by Chuck Swindoll Job 3:1-26 Every person reading this chapter has been the recipient of bad advice. You listened as someone gave it to you. You followed the counsel you received and then suffered the consequences. We have all benefited from someone’s good advice too. WeRead More …

Expressing Grief

Expressing Grief by Chuck Swindoll Job 3:1-26 There are days too dark for the sufferer to see light. That’s where Job is as we end this chapter. Unfortunately, his so-called friends will not bring him any relief. Like Job, you may not have seen light for a long time either.Read More …

Words of Comfort

Words of Comfort by Chuck Swindoll Job 3:1-26 In the early 1960s when a Christian suffered from a depression that resulted in Job’s kind of thinking and candid admission, you never said so publicly. You swallowed your sorrow. The first book I read on this subject, covering emotional turmoil andRead More …