Pastor’s Opening

When Job resumes his address in this chapter, he appeals to God in a very solemn matter as to the truth of all that he had spoken. No less vehemently does he assert his innocence of any signal crime, or his consciousness of any secret guile, which could account for his being visited with extraordinary suffering. I do not know that his language necessarily implies any culpable self-righteousness; it appears to me rather that he had good cause to defend himself against the bitter insinuations of his unfriendly friends.

Main Theme(s)

I. The first point which it raises is that of CONSISTENCY.

II. A second point in debate is that of CONTINUANCE.

III. “Will he always call upon God?” Here is the question of CONSTANCY. 

IV. “Will he always call upon God?” The question may be an enquiry as to IMPORTUNITY.

V.    “Will He always call upon God?” Here is the trial of PERSEVERANCE. Will he always continue to pray in the future?