Job

The book of Job presents a profound question: Why do the righteous suffer? Pastor John MacArthur guides readers through an in-depth look at the themes and interpretive challenges in Job, including close-up examinations of doctrinal themes such as God's Justice and A Discourse on Human Frailty. The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help readers study the Word of God with guidance from MacArthur.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 12 November 2020
Publisher: HarperChristian Resources

The events that unfold in the book of Job pose a profound and challenging question to readers: Why do the righteous endure suffering? While a direct answer to this question may seem essential, the book of Job does not explicitly provide such a resolution. Job himself never fully grasped the reasons behind his trials. When God finally confronted Job, he remained silent, unable to utter a single word. This silence emphasizes the significance of placing our trust in God's purposes even in the face of suffering, recognizing that suffering, like all other human experiences, is guided by the perfect divine wisdom.

In this study, Pastor John MacArthur will lead us on an in-depth exploration of the key themes and interpretive complexities found in the book of Job. We will delve into close-up examinations of doctrinal concepts such as God's justice and a discourse on human frailty. Throughout the series, we will engage with extensive yet accessible commentary on the text, detailed observations on overarching themes, timelines, history, and context, word and phrase studies to unravel the broader meaning and apply it to our lives, and probing, interactive questions that encourage us to reflect and write down our responses and thoughts.

The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to assist you in studying the Word of God with the guidance of renowned pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide offers insightful examinations of the entirety of Scripture by analyzing its parts and incorporates:

Comprehensive yet straightforward commentary on the text.
Detailed insights into overarching themes, timelines, history, and context.
Word and phrase studies to uncover the deeper meaning and its application to our lives.
Probing, interactive questions with ample space for recording your responses and thoughts.

By engaging with this series, we hope to deepen our understanding of the book of Job and gain valuable insights into the nature of suffering, the role of faith in the face of adversity, and the ultimate sovereignty of God in all circumstances.

Weight: 150g
Dimension: 151 x 227 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780310116288