The Book of Job
Book of Job, 14
The Beginning, Increase, and End of the Divine Life
Job 8:7
Pastor’s Opening
This was the reasoning of Bildad the Shuhite. He wished to prove that Job could not possibly be an upright man, for if he were so, he here affirms that his prosperity would increase continually, or that if he fell into any trouble, God would awake for him, and make the habitation of his righteousness prosperous; and though his family were now all destroyed, and his wealth scattered to the winds, yet if he were an upright man, God would surely appear for him, and his latter end would greatly increase.
Scripture Citation and Verse(s)
Job 8:7
“Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.”
Main Theme(s)
I. First, then, for THE QUIETING OF YOUR FEARS.
II. Upon this head I wish to say a word or two for THE CONFIRMATION OF YOUR FAITH.
III. Now for our last point, namely, FOR THE QUICKENING OF OUR DILIGENCE.
