In the book of Job, we read how God removes his hand of protection from Job, opens him up to attacks of Satan, and then seemingly leaves Job hanging in the dark, without an explanation for why God does this. And from chapters 3 until 32, Job and his three friends wrestle, argue, and debate. Job’s friends are convinced that Job must have done something terrible that deserves God’s judgment. Job doubles down and holds on to his integrity.
The book of Job has often been cast as a discussion about the problem of suffering: Why does God allow suffering? And this is an argument in the world: If God is good, how can he allow suffering? How can God be almighty and good? I am not qualified to answer the question of suffering (which is a different way of saying that I do not know the answer). But I do want to study with you this chapter of Job, and learn more about Job, Satan, and God.
Key Passage: Job 1
Speaker: Nate Vellekoop
