As we continue our study of Job, here are some thoughts to ponder: “Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.” (Romans 12:15) One of the greatest lessons from Job’s story is not found in what his friends said—but in what they should have done. When suffering entered Job’s life, his friends felt the need to explain God, defend God, and correct Job. In doing so, they often spoke truth at the wrong time and caused deeper wounds, or they misspoke about God

In Job 4–5, Eliphaz spoke words that sounded wise, yet lacked compassion. His theology contained some truth, but he relied on his own reasoning and experience without understanding what God was doing. By assuming Job’s suffering must be the result of sin, he spoke beyond what God had revealed, adding burden instead of comfort (Job 4:7–8). Job’s response in chapters 6–7 reminds us that God allows honest lament. Job did not hide his pain or polish his words. He poured out his g

Job 2–3 (KJV) Satan accused Job again, claiming he feared God only because his health remained. God allowed Job to suffer physically, yet placed clear limits. Even in great pain, God was still sovereign. Job’s wife spoke words born from overwhelming grief: “Curse God, and die.” Scripture never condemns her. She had lost her children, her possessions, and now watched her husband suffer. Job corrected her, not by denying her faith, but by warning against speaking as one who act

As many of you know, on August 20, 2023, my daughter Katherine (Katie) Connor died by suicide. In the months since her passing, the book of Job has become especially meaningful to me. This Saturday evening, I will begin a sermon series walking through this powerful book of Scripture. Below are a few devotional thoughts drawn from the first message. Worship in Mourning Job was a man who feared God and walked uprightly. God blessed him greatly—yet in a single day Job lost every