Journey Through Proverbs, Ecclesiastes & Jobਨਮੂਨਾ

Intro

Nicole introduces this lesson on Job, a story which makes a unique contribution to the Bible’s view of suffering and wisdom. He’ll end up with his wealth and family restored. And he got something else—something much better—from the God who allowed everything to be taken away.

Wisdom of Job: In the Text

While Proverbs lays out the basic principle of retribution, Job presents us with a more nuanced view. In the process, we don’t so much get an answer to the question, “Why do innocent people suffer” but rather watch that question get reframed by another one that’s more important.

The Truth